Learning Theory

 Have been reading people's learning philosophies which have all been very interesting. In my search I found some interesting thoughts / quotes from others that  in some way resonate with me.....See what you think 

Imagine learning as natural, that a love of learning is normal, and that real learning is passionate learning. A  curriculum that values questions above answers…creativity above fact regurgitation…individuality above conformity.. and excellence above standardized performance….. And we must reject all notions of 'reform' that serve up more of the same: more testing, more 'standards', more uniformity, more conformity, more bureaucracy. Tom Peters Author 'Re-imagine' www.tompeters.com

Some more quotes to think about

• 'Insanity is doing the same things over and over again and expecting the different results' Albert Einstein
• 'If we always do what we've always done, we will get what we've always got.' Adam Urbanski 
• Fundamentalism is a kind of decision not to change your mind about something…Many of us is fundamentalists…because it worked pretty well for us.' Howard Gardner
• We need to be the authors of our own life.' Peter Senge

A Memorable Learning Experience

Years ago I was a drama student who had great aspirations of' 'treading the boards' and  with the hope of fame and fortune to follow! This didn’t happen but the experience was invaluable.

This  learning  was highly  memorable,'due to  a number of  key factors. Firstly, my intrinsic  motivation was high, which  was equally  matched by my fellow students. This combined with the wide range of personalities  from  various walks of life created a stimulating and vital learning environment. The desire to learn and  to apply  new  skills and knowledge was always evident and supported  by the group. The key teacher was also highly skilled and respected. He had the ability to  clearly articulate key ideas, create excellent learning tasks, provide a risk free environment,seize teachable moments, and finally make each student feel valued for the performance or task they presented.

I didn’t make it to the big screen but the experience enriched my life.