What we get wrong about learning — and how to reframe it

Reframe education by centering on thinking and agency.

Shift the focus in education to prioritize thinking experiences, agency, and meaningful relationships over standardized outcomes.

Education should nurture dynamic, communal learning environments.

View human development as dynamic, communal processes that shape individuals within a social fabric, emphasizing communal orientation in learning environments.

Encourage learning that integrates skills with real-world relevance.

Promote learning that connects skills and knowledge to their real-world applications, fostering agency and understanding the purpose behind learning.