Howard Gardner’s Five Minds for the Future

To prepare for this journal review Howard Gardner’s Five Minds for the Future. You will specifically reflect on each competency within the source:

• A disciplined mind

• A synthesizing mind

• A creative mind

• A respectful mind

• An ethical mind

Throughout your program you have discussed, and will continue to discuss, the importance of becoming a 21st century educator. Equally important is preparing your students for being 21st-century learners. One way to do both is through reflective guidance in what Howard Gardner describes as the “Five Minds for the Future

• According to Gardner (2008), the “Five Minds are competencies which young people and the society need in the twenty-first century going forward”. For your leadership journal, reflect on each of these competencies as a leader in early childhood education.

Part 1: Content/Course Reflection (1 pt.)

• How will you prepare those children, their families, and the staff in your care in each competency? Be sure you provide specific details on each competency.

• If you were to add a sixth competency, what would it be and why?

Part 2: Program/Personal Reflection (2 pts.)

• How does each competency influence you as a leader personally? Be sure you provide at least one example for each competency.

• How does your understanding of each of these competencies positively impact your ability as a leader to evaluate curriculum materials and models and ensure alignment with standards?

Integrative and Critical Thinking Expectations (demonstrated within the

content of the journal):

• Connections to Experience (.5 point): Meaningfully synthesizes

connections among experiences both within and outside of coursework to deepen

understanding of fields of study and to broaden own points of view.

• Reflection and Self-Assessment (.5 point): Envisions a future self and

possibly makes plans that build on experiences that have occurred across

multiple and diverse contexts.

Research and Resource Expectations:

https://howardgardner01.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/five-minds-for-the-future-january-20081.pdf

Sources are not required for your journal assignments. However, if you need to cite

information, you must cite in APA format and include a reference page.

• Writing and Formatting Expectations:

• Professional Reflective Voice (.25 points): Journals may be written in a

less formal, but still professional voice (avoids casual language). First person

voice is encouraged.

• Organization (.25 points): Demonstrates logical progression of ideas.

• Syntax and Mechanics (.25 points): Writing displays meticulous

comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling,

grammar, and punctuation.

• APA Formatting (.25 points): Papers are formatted properly and all sources

(if used) are cited and referenced in APA style.

• Suggested Assignment Length: Three double-spaced pages, not including title and reference pages.

Reference:

West, A. D. (Director). (2007, May 1). Howard Gardner’s “Five minds for the future” [Television series episode]. In R. Isaacson (Executive Producer), The open mind. PBS. https://player.pbs.org/partnerplayer/qLU8iwLGRCbP8hj35DPovQ==/?topbar= false&end=0&endscreen=true&start=0&autoplay=false

https://player.pbs.org/partnerplayer/qLU8iwLGRCbP8hj35DPovQ==/?topbar=false&end=0&endscreen=true&start=0&autoplay=false

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