Teaching in Higher Ed What’s Love Got to Do with Learning
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Oct 17, 2024 Glen Warren, a teacher librarian and educational leader, highlights the vital connection between love and learning. He emphasizes how nurturing relationships can elevate student engagement and success. They discuss bridging the gap between standardized testing and students' passions, advocating for innovative teaching methods that connect personal interests with academic subjects. Warren also explores the importance of integrating student voices in education, promoting a joyful and curious approach to learning that fosters critical thinking.
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Learning as a Love Relationship
- The relationship between learning and love is deeply intertwined, much like a lifelong commitment in marriage.
- Using language like 'engagement' in education should imply a lifelong connection to learning, reflecting true commitment.
Love for Learning Diminishes
- Students' love for learning diminishes over time in educational systems focused heavily on standards and testing.
- Despite advances like project-based learning and social emotional learning, deep question formulation and ownership of learning remain low.
Make Student Interests Matter
- Emphasize to students that what matters to them truly matters in their education.
- Connect required learning to students' interests to improve relevance and engagement.
