Sunday, February 06, 2005

What I'm reading: The elements of learning

From Banner and Cannon's The Elements of Learning:

Learning involves:

  • Industry - it is hard work that takes active focus, study, self-reflection, and organization
  • Enthusiasm - you must find something interesting or that you enjoy about each subject, even if its simply taking satisfaction in the success of mastering the material
  • Pleasure - make learning fun, from delight in the unexpected to pride in a job well done
  • Curiosity - eagerly seek knowledge, be open-minded
  • Aspiration - have a goal in sight, a lasting honor & reward; use your knowledge well
  • Imagination - look through a different perspective, imagination is active & brings knowledge to life
  • Self-Discipline - consider your own welfare, live to your high standards and expectations, not others; you may need to postpone immediate gratification for later, greater benefits
  • Civility - be a good competitor, be civil to others & respect civility in return; recognize others' right to their own ideas
  • Cooperation - help others & learn by teaching, discussion, peer review, and questioning; through cooperation you are able to see others' points-of-view and adds a human component to learning
  • Honesty - tell the truth about yourself to yourself and others; be an ethical scholar
  • Initiative - take challenges, anticipate what's ahead; become a life-long learner

I am curious to compare the list of teacher's traits on p. 138 with the elements of teaching.

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