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Sunday, January 16, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Reflection
The "extraordinary capacities of the mind" are fascinating. As educators, we have the honor
to lead, coax, or prod our students into new territories of experience. We can introduce new skills or work with them on technology. We can encourage a positive work ethic and try to increase their inquiry skills.
All of our students must be nurtured to find their potential. Our book states the case that balance is needed in education- a balance of knowledge and skills plus opportunities to speculate and experiment.
We teachers need to facilitate this process. This is an exciting and challenging commitment that we must take seriously.
to lead, coax, or prod our students into new territories of experience. We can introduce new skills or work with them on technology. We can encourage a positive work ethic and try to increase their inquiry skills.
All of our students must be nurtured to find their potential. Our book states the case that balance is needed in education- a balance of knowledge and skills plus opportunities to speculate and experiment.
We teachers need to facilitate this process. This is an exciting and challenging commitment that we must take seriously.
Emerging Creativity: Enjoy!
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Monday, January 10, 2011
Blabberize by Lynn
Chapter 4 "Being Creative"
"Creativity is not only a matter of control: it's about speculating, exploring new horizons and using imagination." What a golden ticket!
http://blabberize.com/view/id/356274
"Creativity is not only a matter of control: it's about speculating, exploring new horizons and using imagination." What a golden ticket!
http://blabberize.com/view/id/356274
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Reflection
One idea that has stuck with me is when Robinson talked about how the languages we learn affect the way we think. Many times, the variances in language are born out of the environment in which the people live as illustrated by Robinson's example of the many variances of the word "snow" in the Eskimo language, versus the typical two or three in most other languages. Language is central to our experience of being human. The language I speak influence the way I think, the way I see the world, the way I live my life and make decisions.
If different languages spark different pathways of thinking and creating, then can we conclude that children who are exposed to a variety of languages early in life have more creative connections than those who are not?
Language is not static, but dynamic, changing. As our environment changes, as technology evolves, so does the language we develop. How does this effect individual/collective creativity?
As a music educator, language is essential in conveying musical expression. Whether vocal or instrumental, the nuances of the instrument used is guided by a host of linguistic cues from our musical language. Are the things that I focus on in musical expression different than those of an educator in another culture because our languages are different? I'm guessing this is probably true.
There's so much that can be tied to our language and the creativity that flows from it. This would probably make a good thesis topic!
If different languages spark different pathways of thinking and creating, then can we conclude that children who are exposed to a variety of languages early in life have more creative connections than those who are not?
Language is not static, but dynamic, changing. As our environment changes, as technology evolves, so does the language we develop. How does this effect individual/collective creativity?
As a music educator, language is essential in conveying musical expression. Whether vocal or instrumental, the nuances of the instrument used is guided by a host of linguistic cues from our musical language. Are the things that I focus on in musical expression different than those of an educator in another culture because our languages are different? I'm guessing this is probably true.
There's so much that can be tied to our language and the creativity that flows from it. This would probably make a good thesis topic!
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