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For my mindmap, I wanted to focus on the ideologies for education. The three people we have discussed so far are Howard Gardner, Diana Laufenberg, and Mike Rose. In my opinion, all of their views on the framework of education go hand in hand with one another.
I wanted to show how many of the ideologies all connect with the point that ideologies of education should constantly be changing.
For example, the blue arrows that I have added show the connections between the three. All three of them are surrounded around the idea that we need innovative learning. They all emphasize that students all learn and progress differently, therefore the "standard" educational framework we have in place now, may not work for all students. Experimental learning/ teaching was mentioned by all of them as well, and in order for that to happen they all also focus on the students. The chart shows that Gardner focuses on a disciplined mind where students are persistent in finding ways to better their education. This connects with Laufenberg's and Rose's idea of listening to the student body to find out ways to be innovative.

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Over the past four weeks, we have read and viewed many important chapters and videos regarding education. Therefore, the overarching word that connects to every individual point is education. Branching off from that, I chose to include the three individuals we studied and defined education in their own, important ways. From those three individuals, I chose to look at the topics I found most important from each. Gardner’s Five Minds for the Future categorizes the unique ways our minds work. According to Gardner, each of these minds are crucial for the future. The disciplined mind has a specific scholarly discipline, craft, or profession and marches to his own tune. For example, the creating mind puts forth new ideas, poses unfamiliar questions, creates a new way of thinking, and arrives at unexpected answers. The respectful mind welcomes differences between individuals and groups, tries to understand everyone, and works effectively with them. Therefore, I connected the respectful mind to Mike Rose’s ideas of assets and deficits. The respectful mind is able to welcome all differences including race, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, nationality, ableness, and others. Each of these factors influences our limitations, our intelligence, our expectations, our future, and so much more. When considering all of these different elements that make up our education, Diane Laufenberg’s idea is that it is essential for children to learn from their mistakes. In doing so, we show students that is ok to be wrong and that we can learn from our mistakes. Therefore, I connected her ideas to the creating mind, which tells us that unique thinking answers unexpected questions. For example, sitting a child down and making them take a test eliminates any and all thought processes for creativity and curiosity. Each of these individuals is considering the best ways in which children learn and how they can be their best possible selves.

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For this assignment, I made a mindmap between some of the major ideas that each person has shared between the content we've explored during this class. I wanted to show how a lot of their idea may be very similar. Although the might be worded slightly different, what they are saying stems from the same understanding about the education system and how it might be needing reform. All of the ideologist for education state in some way that class affects the way a person learns and is treated in the current education system and we need to focus on adjusting it to each student. Au and Laufenberg have the idea that students should be immersed into the real world. Rose shares that every student has potential and they just need encouragement from someone like a teacher. This is like how Au explains that minds can be encouraged to be more productive. More of these connections can be seen through the purple lines and arrows that connect all of the ideas from the three people.

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I made a mind map that connects the educational ideas of Au, Laufenberg, and Rose. Au focuses on deep understanding, Laufenberg on learning from mistakes, and Rose on the power of literacy. These ideas link back to education's role in personal growth and social change, offering a clear, visual summary of how these concepts interact.

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The mind map that I made shows the different ideas of each of the ideologists, Au, Dianne Laufenberg, and Mike Rose. Dianne focuses on learning from mistakes and how to modernize education. Mike focuses on the effects of things outside the classroom and inside the classroom and how it may affect education. Au focuses on how to fix things through deeper understanding and problem solving skills. All of these ideas connect and intertwine to show how education can affect people individually and as a collective group, and they all illustrate just how complex education can be.

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I created a mind map for this assignment to show how Wayne Au, Diana Laufenberg, and Mike Rose share similar views regarding the education system. They all advocate for changes in education with a focus on individual needs, critical thinking, fewer standardized tests, and the opportunity for students to use their voices. According to Au, the social system needs to change for the education system to improve, while Laufenberg emphasizes the importance of failure as an essential part of the learning process. Furthermore, Rose emphasizes the importance of helping students reach their potential and acknowledging their ability to succeed. All three individuals share the same goal, which is to improve the education system to help students thrive.

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For my mind map, I wrote down key points from each source. I then found common themes among them. Wayne Au, Diana Laufenberg, and Mike Rose all share similar values regarding the education system. They are all advocating of equity based learning, not measuring by what they know, but more how the students can apply what they know. Laufenberg focuses mainly on how mistakes can actually benefit the student in the learning process, so long as they can learn from them (why one solution didn't work, but another did). Au focuses on critical consciousness, or how problem solving skills are important in the classroom, as well as outside of it. Rose focuses on how different people have different experiences outside the classroom, but that should not determine the quality of education they receive. All of these ways of thinking ultimately connect under the umbrella term of equity. Helping individual students with their individual needs, rather than treating every student as if they all learn the exact same way, or come from the exact same backgrounds.

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For my mind map, I chose to lay out the ideas that each person, Wayne Au, Diane Laufenberg, and Mike Rose shared. They each brought different broad ideas to the table, but did bring up a few similar issues. I decided to take a big issue brought up by each of them, found in the light orange rectangles, and further explain them with either what the same person or the two others also shared. Each idea is also labelled with the main people sharing it.

My main idea was centered in how to improve schooling and the education system as a whole. Wayne Au spoke to changing larger society to help bridge the gap between students in that way. Diane Laufenberg spoke about her efforts to alter the testing and activities done in school. Finally, Mike Rose mentioned how we often dismiss a student while missing their potential. As you will see, each of these are connected to how this can be changed or a further explanation of how this happens. These connections work to connect the ideas of the other speakers on these bigger topics, as well. For example, under Mike Rose's idea regarding unseen potential, I connected how Wayne Au shared that general testing is not a fair showing of a student's knowledge. This is a way for a students potential to remain hidden. There was a good amount of both individual ideas and overlapping ones among them.

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In my mind map you will see key ideas from Wayne Au, Diana Laufenberg, and Mike Rose. All these ideas link to education and some to each other. As I analyzed these three people's ideas and thoughts, I saw how many of them share similar thoughts on the education system. I noticed how Wayne Au thinks it is important for teachers to have no bias with students so they can consciously think, how standardized tests is not right, and how every student should be able to have their needs met. Diana Laufenberg believes in students being able to be independent and using their voices inside and out of the classroom to learn, how it is extremely important that failure is not looked at as a bad thing, and the importance of learning through opportunity and experience. Mike Rose's thoughts were focused on students' opportunity, experience, and wellbeing inside and outside school, he also like Diana believed that failure is not a bad thing, and the ability for all students potential to be acknowledged.

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Over the course of the semester we have learned about the different ways of education. For my mind map, I reviewed the material from this weeks readings and viewings. Mike Rose, Diana Laufenberg and Wayne Au all have similar views on the education system and what changes or ideas need to be implemented for the good of the child. They all believe strongly that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Whether this means that a child get extra help when needed or not. This is a very strong and important idea. All of these individuals also believe tht education goes farther than just inside of the classroom. Education grows the child as an individual.

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For my mind map I highlighted the different views from Wayne Au, Mike Rose, and Diana Laufenburg on the education system. Starting off with Wayne Au he focused on the importance of equality among students to help them succeed in the classroom. Basic needs such as food, shelter, health care are the starting points to having a good academic performance. Mike Rose focuses on a similar thought that all students should have equal opportunities to succeed. He also addresses that students have more ability than people think. Their ability to comprehend assignments and share ideas with their peers is often overlooked by some adults. This also ties into Diana Launfenburgs ideas that students deserve to have their voices heard. She spoke about the importance of children having a platform to share their ideas and how creativity can come from that. She also focused on the importance of making mistakes in the classroom. Mistakes are how children learn and grow.

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My mind map has several keywords and phrases that from Au’s Deep Consciousness, Diane Laufenberg Learning from Mistakes Video, and Mike Roses’ Literacy Narrative. Diane Laufenberg’s students fail and embracing it, and the culture of one right answer. She looks down on standardized testing and multiple choice questions because she doesn’t like the idea of just one right answer. This made me think of Au’s Deep Consciousness. Wayne Au is a professor, writer, and editor. He also does not believe in standardized testing and thinks they are symbolic of what is wrong with education which I put into my mind map. Additionally Au believes in critical consciousness and that teachers and students are often hyper-alienated from education. Au talks about fairness and that standardized testing makes treating everyone fairly and equally impossible. When Au talked about fairness it made me think of Mike Rose’s literacy narrative. Mike Rose emphasized the fact that students are extremely capable and have ability and potential that we just don’t see. He also talks about how bad tests scores are seen as intellectual failures which is not the case. Additionally, Rose discusses how we should treat students equally which connects to Au’s idea of fairness. Overall, I thought these three people all had similar ideas and connected in many ways.

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This illustration displays the ways in which Laufenberg, Au, and Rose all add to a more comprehensive knowledge of education and human development. Au's theory of a deeper consciousness is related to the idea that education should not only increase critical awareness of society challenges but also inform it. Laufenberg, on the other hand, advocates for an immersive, hands-on approach to education and stresses the process of learning through failure. Rose emphasizes the unique and frequently neglected experiences of students who overcome obstacles to school through his focus on literacy narratives.

The ability of education to improve lives is what ties all three authors together. Although they take different techniques, such as using hands-on learning, social critique, or personal narrative, they all think that learning is a dynamic process that enables people to interact with and impact the world.

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Over the past few weeks of class we have read different articles based on peoples opinions on education. My mind map illustrates Gardners, Laufenberg and Rose's view on education. I believe they all want is best for children and are just saying what they think is best for them. They all believe in opportunity and that everyone has the chance to succeed. Gardner focuses on the five minds, while Laufenberg focuses on growth and that failure is need to learn. Rose believes everyone should have the equal opportunity to education. They all have different ways they believe students should learn but at the end of the day they want everyone to be able to attend school and have a fair chance.

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This mindmap connects the conceptual ideas on how education should be between three educational experts. Wayne Au, Diana Laudenberg, and Mike Rose all share similar ideas as well as adding additional information based off their expertise. Au and Rose spoke on the nationwide problem which is equality in education. Components that contribute are unhealthy social systems including living and parental situations and access to food. Au and Laufenberg both had the same opinion on standardized testing. They agree that this is not an appropriate way to determine an education system. Laufenberg and Rose had lots of similarities. The biggest connection was motivation behind going to school and being educated as well as allowing children to struggle in order to learn. Those that struggle and work through the problem are more likely to benefit in the long run. There can be countless connections between these three professionals but the biggest one is that they all want an equal and effective form of education that all children can receive.

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I looked at the educational perspectives of Mike Rose, Diane Laufenberg, and Wayne Au on my mind map. These three people all disagree with the conventional standardized testing method. Diane Laufenberg opposes the idea that there is just one correct response because she feels it stunts student's capacity to grow and instead emphasizes the importance of learning from failures. Additionally, Wayne Au challenges the idea of standardized testing and argues that both teachers and students should be critical thinkers. Mike Rose emphasizes how low-test scores—which are mistakenly interpreted as intellectual failures and this can cause teachers to overlook a students potential. Au and Rose share a common emphasis on equity and the necessity of providing help to each student, guaranteeing their success. All of these educators agree that learning is more than just what happens in the classroom; it's about helping kids become better people by giving them opportunities, experiences, and recognition of their own abilities.

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This mind map shows the similarities and differences between the ideas of Au, Mike Rose, and Diane Laufenberg. To make this mind map I looked at the readings and viewings and found their key points. All three ideologists have similar views when it comes to certain aspects of education. For example, they all believe that each student should be given equal chances to succeed as the education is not only beneficial in the classroom but that education plays an important role in growth and development.

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I created an idea map based on the key concepts from Au's Deeper Consciousness, Diane Laufenberg's Learning From Mistakes, and Mike Ross's Lives on the Boundary. Starting with Au, I noted that every individual learns uniquely, shaped by their societal background. This underscores the inadequacy of standardized testing, which reduces education, ignoring its diversity. Au also emphasizes the vital role of teachers, advocating for educators who promote anti-racist, anti-homophobic, and anti-sexist values. Next, I examined Mike Ross’s insights from his interviews and writings. He highlights the importance of recognizing diverse backgrounds and definitions of intelligence, urging us to evolve our educational approaches as society changes. Rose also suggests that learning from failure can unlock untapped potential, which I found particularly intriguing. Finally, after watching Diane Laufenberg's lecture on experiential learning, I noted her focus on the value of learning through failure and exploration, rather than traditional instruction. By connecting these ideas in my mind map, I discovered that all three authors share similar perspectives on education. Two major themes emerged: the necessity of inclusivity and an awareness of diverse backgrounds, alongside the advantages of allowing learners to think independently and learn through exploration and failure. This mind map helped me deepen my understanding of the importance of varied viewpoints in education.

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This mind map shows how the ideas of Au’s Deeper Consciousness, Diane Laufenberg's Learning From Mistakes, and Mike Rose's Literacy Narrative connect through common themes like personal growth, learning through experience, and the importance of reflection and storytelling. All three believe that learning is a personal journey where making mistakes and facing challenges are important for growth. Laufenberg focuses on learning from failure and trying new things, while Rose explains how literacy shapes who we are. Au emphasizes critical thinking and reflecting on our own experiences. Together, these ideas show that learning is a process that helps people grow and understand themselves better.

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For my Mind Map I thought about my understanding of each author. Anytime I think of Howard Gardner, the five types of mind immediately come to my thoughts. I think they are crucial and in some sense can be related to anything. For Diana Laufenberg I think about how she mentions students engagement and how it is crucial to learn from your mistakes. I liked how she emphasized it’s ok to make mistakes but it is important you learn and improve from them. Then I added the value of modernized teaching whether that be technological or the ways a teacher approaches their students. Lastly, for Mike Rose I really took away from him the importance of education to all and how everyone deserves not only an opportunity but it has to be equal. Also how grades don’t necessarily represent student so a teacher should be able to do some adaptive modernized teaching and find ways to grade students besides using standardized tests.

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For my mind map, I chose to talk about Howard Gardner, Diana Laufenberg, and Mike Rose. I chose these people because I feel I understood and connected with the ideas they have presented so far. They all are reaching towards the common goal of individuals getting the most out of their education but they all propose different ways. Gardner focuses on the ideas of 5 minds and that in learning how to expand and open these minds to reach our best, most successful self. Laufenberg, takes the approach of learning through failure and experimenting. It is through failure where you sometimes learn your best lessons and can help you open your mind in new ways. Rose believes that everyone has potential within them, but reaching that potential changes from person to person. Just because one method of learning works for one individual, this doesn't mean that it's going to work for everyone else.

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Over the past weeks, we have been able to discuss the differences in education and within the education system. All authors above have varying ideas on what the educational system should be focused on but can overall agree that students need to have individualized growth through opportunities they are given. The issue we currently have is that not all students are given equal opportunities. Diana and Mike agree that students need to struggle because all students are capable of succeeding. Wayne on the other hand believes that the majority of issues within the education system are stemmed from social inequities. All authors agree that when students are given proper opportunities, inside and outside of the classroom, students are able to grow and succeed.

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For my mind map, I decided to visualize the key concepts from three important people in education. I took points from Wayne Au, Diana Laufenburg, and Mike Rose. They each have their own understanding and way of thinking when it comes to school systems and education. However, the closer we examine them, the more we can see how interconnected some of their ideas are. The way I structured the mindmap was how each of them has their ideologies and then connected some of the points with the orange lines. The overall consensus I gathered from this assignment was that they all believe that students play a role in their education. Laufenburg believed in student independence, Rose inclusivity, and education for any, and similarly, Au believe that equality and basic needs are essential for students.

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With this Mindmap I wanted to show how Rose, Laufenberg and Au think and feel about the education system and what things they are working on improving. With Au and Laufenberg they share the same love for less standardized tests. They don’t want students to be a product of the education system with definitive correct and incorrect answers. They want education to be more creative and include outside the box ways of teaching. They don’t want students to strictly read from textbooks and follow lesson plans, their learning can be more interactive and opinions can be shared. Rose also mentioned testing. He believes that getting a bad score shouldn’t mean intellectual failure. There’s much more to a student and how smart they are than a score that they get on a standardized test. This goes along with Laufenberg’s teaching style. If standardized tests are going to determine if students are smart and successful in school then students will turn out like robots. There needs to be individuality and things that differ one student from another. Every student has their own strengths and weaknesses, their strengths and creativity should be encouraged and brought out in school. This will make students more heard and make them feel important. Laufenberg prioritizes accepting failure and using it as a teaching moment. She wants her students voices to be heard. Au wants to make school a healthy learning environment for all. He doesn’t want less fortunate students' lives at home, like housing, food and medical care, to affect students education experiences. He wants to make sure that no matter what all students are treated fairly. This is the same with Rose, he said that there are biases against students which needs to be stopped. He is basically saying that you don’t know students' backgrounds and what’s going on in their lives but they all deserve an equal chance at getting the best education. After analyzing these texts and videos it’s clear to see that Rose, Laufenberg and Au all want the best for students and want to make education a better, more fair experience for all.

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My mind map centers on "Education," clarifying Wayne Au, Diana Laufenberg, and Mike Rose's points of view. Each idea, defined by its creator, combines to expose a subtlety of pedagogical principles. Rooted in sociopolitical awareness, Au's critical consciousness breaks out the systematic inequalities maintained by standardized testing and advocates transforming action. Laufenberg's support of experiential learning and the pedagogical worth of failure highlights the empowerment of student voices and the rejection of conventional information flow. Rose's analysis of class differences in literacy and his demolition of the meritocracy myth speak to these very deep levels. They show how true educational reform calls for systematic criticism, student-centered approaches, and a relentless commitment to social equality. Teachers creating an inclusive and intellectually freeing environment will find a convincing story in this synthesis.

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For my mind map, I decided to show the similar connections between all three of the readings as well as the individual key concepts from each author. These three main connections emphasize how the authors collectively explore themes of experiential learning, challenging educational norms, and the impact of identity and social context on education. Au emphasizes the importance of being aware of one's thoughts, beliefs, and actions and encourages learners to go beyond surface-level understanding. Au also stresses the importance of recognizing and valuing diverse cultural identities in education to foster a more inclusive and comprehensive learning experience. On the other hand, Laufenberg believes that by embracing failure, students can learn to adapt, grow, and develop resilience, which is essential for genuine learning. She also argues that students learn more effectively when they actively participate in learning experiences and promotes a mindset where students view challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth. Lastly, Rose explores how literacy is not just about reading and writing but also about understanding the broader social, cultural, and personal factors that contribute to one's ability to communicate and learn. He discusses the obstacles that individuals face in their educational journeys and how one's social environment, including family, community, and societal norms, influences their educational experiences and literacy development.

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For my mind map I wanted to focus on the similarities and differences between Au's deeper consciousness, mike rose and Diane Laufenberg. Though there may be some distinct differences between the way they advertise for education there are some slight similarities they all fight for. Au's deeper consciousness and Mike rose both fight for the potential that schools can have with unique backgrounds and focusing on the diverse needs. Laufenberg focuses on risk taking and failure that also is similar to Au's deeper consciousness and how they need to be immersed into the real world to learn with experiences and fail to understand.

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For my mind map, I focused more on the education system connections between Wayne Au, Mike Rose and Diana Laufenburg. Both Wayne, Mike and Diana all focus on standardized testing and how it's hurtful to the education of the students. They believe that these tests don't show the full potential of a student, and want other options for them to show their growth. Diana strongly agrees with having the students voices and opinions heard. And Wayne and Mike believe that each student should get a second chance to improve and grow academically to achieve their strengths. They all believe that failure is a step to improving and that all students no matter what race should be given the equal amount of learning. All these people connect easily within the topic of education, they want students to improve academically and to be taught in the classroom right. Just as Mike Rose said, he wants teachers to connect with their students and teach them in ways differently to better their understands. So this mind map shows a clear understanding of these people wanting a more hands on and open education system.

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In the visual, I illustrate how Au’s idea of critical consciousness overlaps with Laufenberg’s belief in learning from mistakes and Rose’s exploration of non-traditional literacies. They all emphasize that knowledge is shaped by personal experience and societal contexts. While Au focuses on social structures, Laufenberg promotes the value of experimentation and failure as key to learning, and Rose expands the idea of literacy to encompass more than formal education. Together, they show that learning is most powerful when it engages students as active, reflective participants in their educational journey.

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My mind map has the education system, and comparing the ideas of Wayne Au, Mike Ross, and Diana Laufenberg. They each have their differences, but all 3 of them have similarities in their thinking. They all believe it is important to make mistakes and learn and grow as students mature. Ross focuses on literacy narratives and the unique experience each student should get. Au focuses on growth and development and breaking down societal barriers. Laufenberg's big point was how it is important to learn from mistakes and acknowledge that failure in life is inevitable. While these 3 authors opinions may differ from each other slightly, they can come together to try to better the system of education for the better of the students.

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In my Venn Diagram, I delved into the connections among Au's Deeper Consciousness, Diane Laufenberg's Learning From Mistakes, and Mike Rose's Literacy Narrative. All three authors stress the significance of experiential learning, where hands-on experiences are crucial for understanding and growth.

They also emphasize how personal context and background shape an individual's learning journey. This common theme highlights how personal experiences and perspectives enhance the learning process. Furthermore, the authors focus on the growth that arises from overcoming challenges and learning from mistakes, underscoring the notion that failures are vital stepping stones to success.

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In my Venn diagram/mind map, I discussed Wayne Au's, Dianne Laufenberg's, and Mike Rose's beliefs on education. Au talked about how desperately public education needs to change. Teachers are striking due to public education issues and lack of pay. Issues in regards to public education is that standardized testing is not best fit for all students. That being said, there is also social inequalities that can contribute to some students excelling more academically compared to others. This connects to Mike Rose's literacy narrative because he also talks about the people who struggle the most academically who also face social inequalities as the ones who have the most potential. Because of their differences and being "flawed", they have different uses of language and can see perspectives in a different way, even if it might not be right. These students are the one's who have the most personal growth through literacy. Lastly, Dianne Laufenberg talks about how education as a whole is constantly changing and where you can learn information from. Dianne also talks about how the more you fail, the more you learn and retain and that you need to test things out in order to learn the best. To connect all 3 of their beliefs, they all preface that we each must learn from our mistakes, mistakes allow for human growth, and it's good to reflect on our mistakes.

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For my mindmap, I wanted to focus on the ideologies of education. The three people we have went over in class are Howard Gardner, Diana Laufenberg, and Mike Rose. I think all of their views can somehow connect with one another in some way. I wanted my mindmap to show how a lot of their beliefs can actually be pretty similar. What each of them are saying stem from the same understanding about the education system and what they believe needs to improve or not improve about it. Diana Laufenberg focuses on learning from mistakes and reforming and modernizing education. Mike Rose focuses on the effect of what being inside the classroom can do to someone outside of the classroom. AU focuses on how to fix things through deeper understanding and problem solving skills. All of these ideas somehow interconnect with each other inside the classroom or not, and it's a big flag that education can affect people as individuals and as a group, but not just as "students", but as people.

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Laufenberg, Rose, and Au all had similar theories pertaining to the conflicts in the education system. To my understanding, the general consensus was that students were treated unfairly; which raises a myriad of concerns. Mike Rose focused on the external factors that could contribute to a lack of success in schools, which primarily stems from components outside of the classroom. His theory introduced the idea that these factors could hinder, and lead to a lack of self-confidence in education. When paired with the problems within the classroom, it often leads to a severe underperformance. Similarly, Au had identified that education should branch off and go beyond the classroom. It is not fair to students to provide them less than a well-rounded education. By providing them with information beyond academia, it also allows them to explore their potential in other areas, and understand that they are more than products, and their grades. By giving them that perspective, it also assists in building their confidence, both as a student, and an idividual. Finally, Laufenberg had provided a perspective that recognized that students were not recieving sufficient education. She identified some problems that may be the leading cause of this issue. Not only were students treated unfairly, but educators weren't doing their part to be encouragers. Rather than warranting shame from failure, she had pushed educators to embrace it and make room for development. All three of these theories are intertwined, and stem from a universal observation. The education is doing students a disservice, and each person has an idea of how to overcome and reform these issues.

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The mind map that I created highlights some of the principles held by Diana Laufenberg, Wayne Au, and Mike Rose and how they all relate to the current education system. Each expert calls for systemic changes that can improve educational practices– and ultimately the schooling of students. Laufenberg promotes project based learning over multiple choice tests because she believes that it encourages more critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. She is a strong advocate of student autonomy and offers many opportunities for kids to take control of their learning experience in her teaching roles. Au also criticized standardized testing but has more of a macro perspective in which he believes that there are many systemic issues affecting education that require drastic attention. Mike Rose explains in his book that the education system fails many students who can succeed if given the right support. Each of these individuals believe that there are fundamental issues in education that hinders students' ability to learn and grow.

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Over the last few weeks, we have been diving more into the educational foundations of America. In our efforts of doing this, we have taken a look at many influential figures who have shaped our educational system, or who have been overall pretty public about their views. Three of these important, influential figures include Diana Laufenberg, Mike Rose, and Wayne Au. Diana Laufenberg shared her wonderful perspective on how students must be heard from in order to enhance their learning. The notion of standardized testing working as a one size fits all measure of intelligence and potential has been shut down by all three of these figures. Wayne Au believes in the basis of equality for all students, exactly like Mike Rose. Students are individuals whose potential comes from their own creativities and ideas, and not from these tests that are made for only few to excel on.

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When looking at the three educators, there is the underlying idea that education is not separate from society. It is heavily involved in students' engagement in the community, in democracy, and in social settings. Wayne Au speaks to this directly as he says a rehaul of the education system needs to include the community. Diane Laufenberg would agree as she had her students run an entire forum for the community. Regardless of class, race, religion, each community member can bring something unique to the table to create the best education a student can have.

This education needs to be encompassing and inclusive. Prejudice and bias are distractions to learning. This is an important aspect of teaching students how to become active members of society. Aside from basic skills in math, language arts, science, and history, students can learn practical skills in the form of communication, leadership, and teamwork. Once students step foot in school, they need to be nurtured toward reasonable goals for themselves. Mike Rose would agree that students should not be pushed toward college. Standardized testing serves to prove capabilities in the traditional subjects and help students get into higher education. It does not help the students looking to pursue an alternative route. That does not mean they should get less help towards their version of success.

All in all, all three of these education experts would not want to see students seated at desks all day, writing papers or completing math problems. There needs to be more to education to create more well-rounded individuals.

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These three people all have a lot to say about education and the way we see it. I think most of them have the same ideas but go about it differently or focus on different aspects. Mike rose and Gardiner both have similar perspectives on how information is perceived. A lot of them agree on Wayne Au's deep consciousness. They don't life standardized testing. All authors think that education is important for individuals but they use different methods to get there. I agree with a bunch of the authors individual points. I organized my map by the authors and then education at the center. I chose to connect the ideas that I thought overlapped between the people we discussed.