A few months ago, I wrote about the value of teaching cursive. I
found an excellent documentary about the role of graphisme in
the French primary school curriculum. The documentary was part
of a series called “How do they do it in . . .?” produced by the
UK Department for Education. I found the collection just before
it was discontinued due to austerity measures and regretted not
being able to view more of the 15 to 45 minute films.
Fortunately, a number of other websites now are hosting the
content on their servers. I’ve watched several of the
approximately 25 videos via Schoolsworld TV and found them
extremely well done. I find that many educators like to refer to
a 21st century education. Usually they bring this up while they
discuss increases to technology spending, even as they cut
library, modern language, and history programs. I find it quite
helpful to hear the perspectives of educators in other parts of
the world as I figure out how much and what kind of
supplementing I need to do for my children.