Week 5 - Origination

18/08/2010 – Week 5

Reading laws of simplicity – Learn

1. Describe the relationship between teaching and learning according to Maeda?

Maeda’s point of view - Being a teacher is much easier then being a student because they act like they know the answers while students have to know them and then present them to the teachers.

The teachers need to be really interactive with the class as well as the students need to have the same interaction so people are involved and interested to learn.

It’s hard to teach somebody who’s not interested or not listening.

2. Describe the importance of the use of metaphors in learning, why would you use them, how, give an example?

Metaphors could be used to inspire people and to tell people how you really feel or what you mean. More people may be able to relate to it.

3. BRAIN - what does the acronym stand for – why is it important?

Basics are the beginning

Repeat yourself often

Avoid creating desperation

Inspire with example

Never forget to repeat yourself

4. Describe a situation where you have been required to teach someone a skill.

In my lifetime I have taught many people how to do and accomplish things. A couple of years I did gymnastics and I was head of the club, I had to teach everyone under me how to do specific skills and how to do the properly since I had experience at the Australian championships. Also I am constantly teaching my mother how to use the computer. Things such as setting up documents, sending an email and using the Internet.

5. How could you apply the BRAIN principle to it?

I think if you know how to use the BRAIN principle it should be used. For gymnastics I would, start at the basics allows people to learn slowly from the start and learn it properly. Repeat yourself makes sure that everyone understands and keeps them from failing behind or learning the wrong skill. Avoid scaring people with the skill don’t show them too much at one time. Inspire show them what they can do if they get the basics right. Never forget to repeat yourself always keep drilling them to be perfect and if its not working, start from the basics again.

Splitting into our groups

Today Vicki and I worked out what business' we are going to ask for sponsorship and finishing off the letter. Also Sarah and Jarrod presented to the class the name of the exhibition which no one really agreed on. it is going to be a hard process to find something that everyone agrees one but wed will get there.