The Problem

One of the problems we discussed in GSD was how the phrases "you are unique" and "we are all different" are used in the classroom while many of these ideas are not reflected in standard methods of teaching. Students are often told that their unique ways of thinking makes them special, or that everyone learns at different paces. 

Slower learning is often perceived as a weakness, and many students leave school feeling discouraged. In many cases, the pressure to learn like everyone else leads to a decline in motivation. A significant part of the problem is that the traditional school curriculum is catered towards a small demographic of students who are able to read and regurgitate facts at a rapid rate. Many of our tests only gauge how fast we can recite information- not our depth of thinking. In turn, many engaged and excited learners get left behind.