Embracing Learning with Mr Tickle!
However, I've never been very good at understanding jokes. I have to think them through and then eventually I realise the punch line. I'm wondering if this is the way that I learn? I have to think about the information, process it. make a decision about it and finally believe in it or discard it. This is probably the way we all learn, except some, like me, need to take more time than others. (Don't get me started on the ridiculous idea of SATs tests!!!)
I was reading the blog that I wrote earlier in the year to do with the fear of connectivism. I have certainly conquered several of my fears to do with this learning process when completing Module One. Although sifting through the realms of information on the internet does take time. I 'm guessing though, not as much time as traveling to a library, looking for an appropriate book, finding they haven't got it and then waiting for it to be ordered?
I think one of the most important breakthroughs for me is, finally realising that actually, I have acquired quite a lot of knowledge myself over the years that I have been teaching, so therefore, maybe the processing of that knowledge is becoming easier? or maybe not? Its very hard when you come across a process or word that is beyond your comprehension. Again it takes time. You are aware of the calendar ticking by telling you that your deadline is looming! You then find it is a word or a process that you have been working with for years and didn't realise it!
I have found that over the last 6 months of starting the MAPP course, I am turning into a version of Mr Tickle! I am increasingly excited by exploring the ideas of dance and health. Its amazing how many people smile when you talk about the idea of dancing or producing drama for health rather than popping pills.
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Me in January 2019 |
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Me now !!! |
Interesting read! I do agree, it takes a while for us to process information and actually understand it - before we move on to applying the said information!
ReplyDeleteThank you Dilini. I know its light hearted but sometimes we need to find out what kind of learner we are and then we surprise ourselves with the outcome.
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ReplyDeleteI have to admit that this is definitely my learning process. Often i find it overwhelming when there is an abundance of information thrown in my direction and i struggle to grasp all of the important and relevant information at once. I need time to make notes and then process the information before i am able to form my own view point, so that i may contribute to others and their ideas.
Loved the way you explained this Debbie :) I agree, we try to process everything and hide behind our Literature, notebooks and laptops and try to have it all figured out before we are able to talk about it or connect with others on the theories as we think we haven't got all the answers yet. This process we are all on is scary and exciting and as you are constantly trying to look at yourself it brings up more questions and more realisations. We do need to stop striving to be so perfect and trust the process and understand that we are learning about our own learning and there is no right or wrong way to do that. I loved your blog on thinking whist baking. My best thinking is when I'm running and /or travelling on public transport with my headphones, seems to always get my creative juices and thoughts flowing. It's how I have always dissected music that I will choreograph with too.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog Linda
Welcome Debbie to simatic studies:)
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