Without coercion
Creating short videos allow more time for collaboration, asking questions, finding differentiated explanations, and allowing for great creativity. In general, this will enable teachers time to PLAY as students will later with the "tools of culture," as Peter Gray explains in the video on Foundations of Self-Directed Learning (Gray 2017). In addition, short videos allow for proper use of time and the ability to access the videos to watch as many times as necessary, pause, and resume as needed. On the other hand, Walking and talking during LP allows them to create authentic and meaningful learning environments and provide the appropriate space to collaborate with their peers, all thinking that the mind needs different spaces of stimulation.
After listening to Peter Gray, I felt very identified with his approach and rationale about learning. I have always felt that learning in a fun way is better than being coerced to comprehend since it becomes an obligation and frustration at the same time. Practicing a natural way of teaching and learning is where you feel no coercion. Children are naturally provided with conditions where they have joyfully through play and explore by questioning.
Nelly Roldan
Ideas, C. (2015, January 30). Peter Gray: Mother nature’s pedagogy: Insights from evolutionary psychology. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2BAJ_svbhA&feature=youtu.be Modeling-Based (flipped) professional development at Rutgers University - Dr. Lodge McCammon. (2015, April 15). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBAmcveOnIM Peter Gray - Self-Directed learning fundamentals. (2015, December 4). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoE480mzrk0
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Hello Nelly!
et. I think we all are, considering we are living in a world of distractions. I see that the intention to attend to the presentation is there, but if gets too lengthy, we just become less engaged.
I also love the idea of encouraging unlimited opportunity to play, even for us adults. It not only breaks the monotony of work, it also keeps us up and alert, similar to the concept of walking and talking. I just hope we (as educators and learners) have that freedom and flexibility to enjoy the benefits of these conditions as recommended by Gray.
Thanks Nelly for sharing your thoughts and insights.
Vickey
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