I really enjoyed reading the first four chapters of “The Art of Possibility”. It was something I’ve needed to hear without knowing it, and has come to me just in time. I usually read books like these to help me break through the barriers of the 9 dotted box mentioned in chapter one, but I haven’t lately due to school, work, and other life things. Reading these first chapters has reminded me that I need to envision my life and those around me, as I want it to be. Following this mentality and the practice of giving yourself an
A is a way of living; therefore, it needs to be practiced daily to have a world of possibilities always available to you. If not, it can be forgotten.
I found the giving your students an A idea fascinating. I actually tried this with my students my first year of teaching. I remember seeing their surprised and happy faces. Further, I remember their willingness to maintain their A, and having the majority pass the class. I learned that this practice definitely motivates students to maintain their grade and to a world of new possibilities. Finally, I also believe it’s an important practice to follow in education.
great insights and feed back on your introduction to the book. I'm glad that it came to you at just the right time.
ReplyDeleteI also really enjoyed this reading and found it to be very useful. I felt like it almost drew a spiritual connection between creativity and education. I felt like the chapters implied a teachers job was to be more of a guide to knowledge than a strict trainer. If you're interested in reading more stuff like this I would highly recommend John O'Neil's, The Five Bodies. It's not so much focused on education as it is life in general.
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