Teaching is fundamental to daily life, and its methods can shape our interactions. Discover the critical role of primary sources in deep learning and the importance of creating engaging environments. Explore the bond between teaching and learning, fostering critical thinking through student-driven discovery. The discussion critiques the influence of modern distractions against the timeless benefits of literature and philosophy. Lastly, it advocates for inspiring intrinsic motivation in education while promoting a community reading group.
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Book Recommendation and Initial Resistance
Eric Rostad's friend, a high school teacher named Bill Leachman, recommended "The Art of Teaching."
Leachman insisted Rostad was a teacher himself, despite Rostad's initial resistance to the idea.
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Everyone is a Teacher
The book reveals that everyone teaches, whether formally or informally, in various relationships.
Teaching occurs with spouses, children, colleagues, clients, and even podcast listeners.
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Prioritize Teaching Loved Ones
Prioritize teaching those closest to you, like family and close friends.
Recognize teaching as a crucial task that shouldn't be taken lightly.
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Homer's works, including the Iliad and the Odyssey, are foundational texts of ancient Greek literature, shaping Western culture and storytelling.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
Frederick Douglass
Published in 1845, this narrative provides a firsthand account of the harsh realities of slavery and the pervasive racism of 19th-century America. Douglass recounts his early life on a Maryland plantation, his determination to educate himself despite the odds, and his eventual escape to freedom. The book exposes the dehumanizing effects of slavery and challenges prevailing notions about race and equality. It remains a vital piece of American literature, fostering discussions on issues of race, equality, and the pursuit of freedom.
Gargantua
François Rabelais
The narrative begins with Gargantua's miraculous birth through his mother's ear and details his childhood, education, and subsequent military campaigns. Gargantua, initially a crude and unintelligent giant, is transformed by his tutor Ponocrates into a brilliant and disciplined individual. The story includes his battles against King Picrochole's armies and the founding of the Abbey of Thélème, a utopian community. The work is known for its satire, wordplay, and critique of the social and educational norms of Rabelais's time[1][3][5].
The Art of Teaching
Gilbert Hyatt
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Andrew George
Anonymous
The Epic of Gilgamesh tells the story of Gilgamesh, the king of Uruk, who is two-thirds god and one-third human. The gods create Enkidu, a wild man, to counterbalance Gilgamesh's oppressive rule. Enkidu and Gilgamesh become friends after a trial of strength and embark on several adventures, including the slaying of the monster Humbaba and the killing of the Bull of Heaven. Following Enkidu's death, Gilgamesh sets out on a perilous journey to find Utnapishtim, the survivor of the Babylonian Flood, in search of the secret of eternal life. Despite his efforts, Gilgamesh learns that death is inevitable and returns to Uruk, reconciled to his mortality and appreciative of the enduring achievements of humanity[1][3][5].
A Christmas carol
Jacqueline Goldfinger
Jacqueline Goldfinger's adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' is a family-friendly version that includes music, making it suitable for a wide range of audiences. This play retains the core themes and characters of the original while adding a musical element to enhance the storytelling and emotional impact.
This book was suggested by a friend of mine named William Leachman. He’s a bonafide teacher, as in he has students and teaches them in a building that says school on the outside of it. He told me I should read this book and he told me that I’m a teacher.
I bristled at that. I’m not a professional. I don’t teach eager students at the local high school. But after reading this book, I hesitantly acknowledge that I am indeed a teacher. I’m a teacher to my children, to those I work with, and perhaps to those I reach with this podcast. This book convinced me that I do indeed teach.
But this book goes much deeper. It talks of the close connection between learning and teaching. How we all have an innate desire to share the beauty we encounter, be it physical or intellectual beauty. How the best teachers are those most desirous of learning.
This is a book about the methods of teaching, not about which subjects to teach. It covers three main modes of teaching, famous teachers (and their students), and the role of parents in teaching their children.
In this episode, I share some ideas I came across and how I’ve seen them play out in my own life through great teachers and even greater teaching styles.
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