The documentary “Most Likely to Succeed” by Ted Dintersmith and Tony Wagner, challenged the traditional education system including lectures, standardized testing, and memorization. This film focuses on skill development and project-based learning.

This film was very interesting to watch and it made me wonder a few things

  1. If the education system we have relied on for so long serves the best purpose for students?
  2. Why we don’t incorporate more elements of project-based learning into our teaching practices?
  3. Is there a better way that we could encourage collaboration in the classroom, and focus on real-world applications of knowledge?

I do not believe all schools should push to be exactly like this video and I don’t agree with everything stated in this video. Although, I do agree that students need less lecture style teaching and more hands-on learning. I think that even small shifts in how we teach and assess learning could make a big difference in engaging students and preparing them for the future.