Abstract

MARQUES, Stela  and  DE CASTRO, Ronaldo Moreira. Analysis of the Theory of Constraints for Education and its impact on educational systems. Rev. Educ. e Cult. Contemp. [online]. 2018, vol.15, n.40, pp.452-474.  Epub July 08, 2018. ISSN 2238-1279.  https://doi.org/10.5935/2238-1279.20180065.

There has been a continuous adjustment of educational proposals for the past decades, as well as an increase in the number of scientific studies that aim to understand the inner workings of the teaching and learning process and that seek to establish more successful educational strategies and practices. Yet, a large number of schools around the world are still experiencing educational problems, namely in terms of ineffective teaching methodologies that are incompatible with the cyberculture lifestyle, demands and expectations of the 21st century student. This article discusses a teaching methodology that is deep-rooted in a well-established business management method that employs the Socratic method of questioning. By evaluating cause and effect, individuals are urged to question and to investigate for themselves to find the best suited answers to those questions. Thus, students that are typically given the answers to all questions are encouraged to seek their own answers. As a result, they will develop a greater sense of participation and responsibility and become more committed to their learning. This article will examine an approach known as Theory of Constraints for Education and its educational implications for Brazilian schools and for educational systems in countries where it has already been implemented in schools.

Keywords : Theory of Constraints; Pedagogical innovation; Teaching methodology.

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