It is not a knowledge education, but an education that adheres to the tradition of freedom and human nature and shapes students into citizens who know themselves and the world, have a sense of responsibility and have a sound personality.

"Not knowledge education", I personally think "not only knowledge education" is more appropriate.

Knowledge: it is the sum total of human exploration achievements in the material world and the spiritual world. Including the phenomena and laws of the material world, of course, including the known laws of the spiritual world.

Then knowledge education is the imparting of knowledge.

Then the essential difference between general education and knowledge education lies in the transfer ability between disciplines, or "interdisciplinary thinking"

"Adhere to the tradition of freedom and humanity"

English for general education is a free education. This sentence has been translated and used in the Chinese world: liberal arts education, humanities education.

In the western world, liberal arts education can be traced back to ancient Greece. The word "liberal arts" comes from Latin, which means "suitable for free people". In ancient Greece, the so-called free man refers to the social and political elite. Only such people can be educated. Their education is liberal arts education. It aims to cultivate people with wide knowledge and elegant temperament. What he achieved was not to become an expert without soul, but to become a man with culture.

In fact, the initial education in China was almost all general education. When Confucius taught his disciples, he repeatedly emphasized that "a gentleman is not a tool" (a gentleman cannot be like a tool, and his role is limited to one aspect). Only when he transcends tools can he become a Tao.

There are "seven arts of freedom" in ancient Greece and "six arts" in ancient China, all of which interpret the understanding and teaching of education from the perspectives of broadness, humanity and application.

So what is the purpose of liberal arts education?

"Education to shape students into citizens who know themselves, understand the world, have a sense of responsibility and have a sound personality."

The Harvard Red Book on General Education published by 1945 writes that the purpose of general education in Harvard is to cultivate a complete person, which is what we call a complete person, equal to "good person"+honest citizen+useful person.

Mr. Tao Xingzhi, a modern educational thinker in China, said that the core of education is to cultivate a sound personality. "The so-called sound personality must include: private morality is the foundation of the body, and public morality is the foundation of serving the society and the country; Knowledge and skills necessary for life; A strong and lively body; Beautiful and happy feelings. "

If represented by a picture, the training goal of holistic education is like an iceberg.

The more obvious goal on the iceberg is to help children master all kinds of knowledge and skills, not just the grades and scores we understand.

Beneath the iceberg are the core competence and the often neglected bottom personality. The former is to cultivate children's "meta-ability" (that is, ability), including global vision, leadership, decision-making ability, communication ability, adaptability, mathematical ability, thinking habits and critical thinking, while the latter is the core goal of holistic education-to cultivate children's inner "character", which is also the key and foundation of a happy and beautiful life.

Generally speaking, the top of the iceberg is all kinds of visible knowledge and skills, but this is only the tip of the iceberg. What is hidden under the water is the most important accomplishment on the road of children's growth.

Breaking through knowledge and applying games

Extensive knowledge education is necessary, as well as in-depth thinking and application, so interdisciplinary thinking and transfer ability can make what you have learned leap. So, how to improve children's exploration ability and interdisciplinary thinking mode from an early age? Next, I will share two small games with you.

The Magic of Coins

Like the older generation, we can find some daily necessities that we often use, such as coins or Yongde silver dollars, to guide children and stimulate interest. Therefore, interdisciplinary thinking began.

First of all, we can let children observe this silver dollar and find out its characteristics.

Start multi-faceted and multi-level guidance.

1, explain the design

From the appearance, most coins are round or nearly round. Why?

If you look closely, you will find that many coins have serrated notches on their edges. Why?

(We can encourage and affirm children to give all the answers, and at the same time, we should do our homework in advance and guide them in the process of asking questions and explaining, which can involve both design and the history of currency development. )

2. Explain social history

We are observing the characters or special patterns on the silver dollar, which are often related to the region where the silver dollar was issued and the history and culture at that time. This is something we can discuss together, and we can also compare it in space and time, such as the development stage of other countries at that time and the development process of the same region. A small silver dollar contains a rich history.

3. Explain science and technology

Why do most coins sound like heads? Are paper money usually positive?

4. Explain "economics"

What kind of payment methods do we have? What is the form of payment now? What kind of payment forms may appear in the future? Let children move from history to the future and think about more possibilities.

5. Explain compound interest and investment.

Since silver dollars are money, children must have their own coffers, so how to manage pocket money at ordinary times? Can guide financial management and open financial business courses.

Wait, in fact, we can not only take these aspects, but also take children to start games through coins or many things around us (such as pencils, tea, paper, houses, etc.). ) to stimulate their interest and exploration ability, and everything covers more than one discipline and is an interdisciplinary product.

In the game "The Magic of a Coin", teachers or parents play the role of guidance and explanation. If children want to better participate in the role and play a leading role, then the next game will be more thorough.

"Genius hour", this game is to cultivate children's interdisciplinary thinking and transferable ability by means of project-based learning, so that children can take action driven by innovation and entrepreneurship.

First of all, it is emphasized that parents play an auxiliary role in this process, and only play an auxiliary role.

Specific gameplay:

1, popular science, fixed topic

Parents help their children to build up the confidence that everyone can be a genius.

Secondly, help children choose the project theme they are interested in.

Step 2 Ask questions and plan

3. Implementation and investigation

Step 4 collect feedback

Here, it is best to show what you have done to your peers, which can effectively mobilize children's enthusiasm and sense of responsibility. Compared with the condescending guidance of adults, this can make children accept and adjust their plans.

Step 5 share it openly

After the completion of the project, teachers or parents should organize a demonstration of project returns and invite students' parents and friends to participate. The children explained the project. Finally, the person in charge of the project is invited to comment on the completion of the project and the whole process. Only invite children to evaluate themselves, grade themselves and complete the summary table.

In short, the core of "Genius Hour" is that it is a process, which aims to let children play their initiative and creativity, and proceed from their own interests to study, think, study, explore and create in depth. In this process, children's gains are manifold. Most importantly, this activity can not only enhance children's self-motivation and self-confidence, but also help them discover their interests and specialties earlier.

Accompanying children to grow up is also a process of self-learning and growth. Let's become a "complete person" together.