It has been great to begin to connect with others on the course in the last fortnight. I am collating various ideas myself (trying to be as objective as possible) for my AoL's, but the first session for MAPP4510 this has ignited intrigue in the practice of others, too.
Natasha bravely dived in and talked about every 'situation' being different (and perhaps impossible to predict), Laurie noted a need to shift her practice in conservatoire training in order to demonstrate a more empathy for the vast (and justifiable) range of learning needs/agendas she encounters, Lorraine identified a battle with time given to the individual student and a lack of autonomy in her setting as a teacher, and Paul raised the notion that, as a freelancer, the concept of practice (versus 'discipline'?) is tricky to define.
Currently, I am trying to focus on teaching as 'facilitating'; the idea that I pass on information based on the professional experiences I have had and that a student can take either a lot or a little of this with them. We are living through a time in which wellbeing and ownership of learning are both valuable and, in fact, precious. I am trying to explore why I am teaching, not what I am teaching.
I'd like to suggest the following if you're looking for a book to buy:
Cooney, W. & Cross, C. & Trunk, B. (1993). From Plato To Piaget. Maryland: University Press of America.
Bye for now,
Ben.
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