The Grammar of Classical Education Seven Laws of Teaching - #5
Jan 30, 2024
Explore the dynamics of attention in teaching, contrasting bulldozing methods with magnetic approaches that spark student interest. Discover how sensory experiences can elevate lessons, from visuals to movement. Uncover the power of shock and questions to ignite curiosity. Learn strategies to combat apathy and distractions while tailoring examples to resonate with students' interests. Finally, grasp practical rules to secure and maintain attention, ensuring an engaging learning environment.
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Attentiveness Is Mental Engagement
- Attentiveness means being mentally poised and eager, not just looking or appearing to listen.
- Teachers share responsibility for attracting that attention rather than leaving it solely to students.
Magnet Versus Bulldozer
- Teachers can either compel attention (bulldoze) or attract it (magnet), producing different quality of engagement.
- Magnetic attraction yields deeper, longer-lasting attentiveness than compelled obedience.
Combine Compel And Attract
- Use both approaches: require basic obedience to position students, then draw them into intrinsic interest.
- Compelled attention can be transitioned into attracted attentiveness with intentional teaching moves.
