Systems thinking is one of the most effective tools a teacher can use to address conflicts between students in the classroom. That’s because systems thinking helps us see the larger patterns of our behaviors and use that knowledge to solve problems. Instead of...
How Systems Thinking deepens students’ understanding of slavery in Colonial America When the average middle school student studies the origins of slavery in Colonial America, they may establish a timeline of important events, research the historical significance of...
Since Systems Thinking was born at MIT in the 1950s, colleges, governments, and Fortune 500 companies have used this transformational approach to problem-solving to look beyond basic “cause and effect.” A few innovative schools, like Willow, have even adopted systems...
Join us for weekly webinars where we will explore important topics that will help you navigate distance learning at home and learn more about Willow at the same time! Virtues at School & at Home May 14 at 4 p.m. Virtues are integrated throughout Willow’s...
Even as Willow students learn from a distance, they continue to practice Systems Thinking. What is systems thinking? "Systems thinking is essentially a philosophy," says longtime Willow educator, art teacher, and systems thinking expert Carol Fontaine. "It's a way of...
How can we help children understand the complexities of identity? See how Willow's fourth-grade curriculum uses the skills of systems thinking and project-based learning to help students understand identity! Join our free webinar on February 25 at 4pm to see how...
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