As a reader, I already like to ponder my texts and make connections to other disciplines, so this was right up my alley. This seminar really grabbed my attention because I am already innately doing some of the things we learned about. The seminar put terms to my practices and icons and ideas to my toolbag as a teacher.
Here are her points. (Below) So before reading a book to my students I could ask, 'what are some of the different points of view (point #11: different perspectives) you hear in this story?' and it gets them thinking more deeply about the story and the characters. Here's a worksheet about it:
Or you can look more closely at the worksheet on this site:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/4872391/Depth--Complexity-Icon-Chart
Anyway, I thought this lesson was really great and I am excited to incorporate it into my teaching.
One of the exercises we did in the seminar was to talk about areas where we consider ourselves to be experts of sorts. I talked about singing. What is an area where YOU think you're an expert?
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Dad and I were talking just a few days ago abut what makes a person become an expert on a topic. The chart gives some specific insights on that. Would love a copy if I can get one...the website just wants me to give them money. Thanks for sharing Linds.
I'm an expert on suffering. I'm not kidding. I am NOT kidding. Seriously, I'm right up there with The Buddha. Come to me my children and I will impart my wisdom if your flowers have awakened sufficiently. (See what I mean?)
Thanks guys! Haha yes I would love to chat with you about it Char. i will bring a copy of the worksheet for you MOm when we meet this weekend.
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