To me, education is about process.

The product can sometimes seem

superficial. And the praxis must not be rushed. Regardless of the outcome, the process
must consist of three things: experience, reflection and growth.
The problem, I think, in the society we live in, is that we are sometimes too
focused and concerned about the outcome and the product. The grades, results,
certificates. These can’t stand against the test of time.
So as we attempt to craft this curriculum for a writing course, we should let
ourselves check again and again if the course made sure that curriculum focuses on
the process.
We should ask ourselves: “Would the students understand how to appreciate
the process? How can I and other teachers make them more aware of the process and
to appreciate the process regardless of the outcome?”
The society has grown so much to focus on mathematics. But even now,
mathematics and sciences at the elementary level are slowly focusing on the process
and are demanding that students and parents be more alert and ensure that they focus
on the process of their learning.
Gone are the days of rote learning and assessment that are knowledge based.
These days, assessment items consist more of comprehension because not only it
reflects upon the knowledge of the student, it shows that the
student thoroughly understands the material and subject matter. It is no longer
enough for teachers and trainers to simply ask, “Do you understand?”
Instead we should ask,
o Explain the process of …?
o In what situations can we apply this process? How?
o In what situations can’t we apply this process? Why?
o Why is this process important? How is it important?
o How would our lives be affected without this process or knowledge?
Teachers have to start looking at Bloom’s Taxonomy and have classes at the
comprehension level. Students and parents must put in effort at home to focus on the
knowledge level for their academic studies. The home must become a place where
learning takes place too.