What can we learn about teaching and learning from Randy Pausch's Last Lecture?
That indirect learning is very effective and the students do not even realize they are learning something. It is the same strategy as getting your kids to eat their vegetables without them realizing it like through spaghetti or tacos, only in an academic sense.
Do not set a "bar" for your students. Once you do this it automatically limits the students. With no "bar" in place your students will surprise you with their capabilities and only continue to excell.
If we as educators look upon the world with the eyes and excitement of a child we are more likely to see learning opportunities in every day occurrences.
Get a feed back loop going so you can evaluate your teaching methods and strategies as well as the effectiveness of your lesson plans.
Great post! I agree with not having to set a bar for your students. Let them amaze you with all they can do. Feed back loop is good to everyone can use a little help.
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