tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9608172.post111066401932257152..comments2014-02-02T22:22:48.296-05:00Comments on French Road Connections: I Still Don't Get OMSusan Ochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349528942254702007noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9608172.post-1110948506614379432005-03-15T23:48:00.000-05:002005-03-15T23:48:00.000-05:00I can't ever recall being denied the freedom to gl...I can't ever recall being denied the freedom to glue, glitter, paint and tape to my hearts content. I recall making all kinds of things out of popsicle sticks and hot glue. Bridges, forts and whatever else I could've imagined with such odd and durable construction material. <BR/><BR/>I consiquently never understood what enthused people so much about O.M. It has always seemd to me that is rather a supplement of what should be taught in school. For example the building and testing of balsa wood structures would seem to make a good science or more specificaly physics lab. The creation of a play seems like it would lend it self to an english or drama class. Although it is true that the teachers might forget to let the students come up with their own way to write a play. I know teachers at my local high school believe that essays can only have one basic structure and order. <BR/><BR/>Although, these forms do hold power in proven technique, when should teachers allow students the creative control of their assignments is my question. It is careful balance between teaching someone to accomplish a task using examples and developing an answer for themselves, and accomplishing a task the way they were taught to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9608172.post-1110855437668049462005-03-14T21:57:00.000-05:002005-03-14T21:57:00.000-05:00As a parent (and team manager) of two kids involve...As a parent (and team manager) of two kids involved in Destination Imagination - another creative problem solving program - I can tell you that for many, many kids, what they get out of CPS is the opportunity to do it their way. It sounds as though you give your kids plenty of CPS at home, but I've experienced a number of parents who absolutely *cannot* step away and give their kids the room to test out their ideas. CPS is a learning experience for the parents, too! <BR/><BR/>As to why kids like it? Where else do they have the freedom to glue, glitter, paint and tape to their hearts content? Or completely disassemble a bicycle and reassemble it into a functioning sound element, all in the name of learning? ;-)<BR/><BR/>Have fun at state!Kris Bordessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12483941013928337737noreply@blogger.com