Jaron Putnam Chapter 9 Summary:
Summary: All great
talent whisperers have 4 virtues. The first virtue is a matrix in their
particular skill. This means hours, and hours, and hours, and more hours, in
working on myelinating their own teaching nerve endings. They have practiced
their craft and know it inside and out. The second virtue is perceptiveness.
This means they are watching constantly and know how to deliver the message to
each student. "They are listening on many levels." its not just one
or two things, they have gained a perceptiveness that allows them to correct
and help in a very deep and meaningful way. The third virtue is a GPS Reflex
which gives the teacher the ability to know what the next step is in the
teaching process. They do this not in a rude or demeaning way. Its just a
matter of fact thing that always keep the student moving. The last one is
theatrical honesty: The teacher has a way to connect with the student. This
seems similar to the last chapter talking about Mrs. Mary in having the gift to
connect and help students to love what they are doing. It's about life. Not
about music, or math or whatever it may be. "Good coaches support the
desired circuit."
Key Concept: A
master teacher develops specific skills to help them in teaching. All of these
skills are developed to help the student myelinate nerve endings in the right
way.
Key Terms:
The Matrix
Perceptiveness
The GPS Reflex
Theatrical Honesty
Making Connections:
I loved the quote
"I don't teach Math, I teach life." I like the idea of having an
infectious personality as a coach or teacher. What I need to do is observe
teachers who have this quality and try to emulate it.
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