Chapter Summary: Imagination can be a breath of fresh air, and a great nourishment to learning, and performing. "Often we mistake knowledge for truth and forget that the sun shines on truth from different directions and casts a different shadow each time...If we mistake shadow for truth itself, we delude ourselves." We must look at information, or facts from all directions in order to gain knowledge. Not all tips, or advice will work or resonate with everyone. "Sooner or later [we] needed to start discovering [our] own authority rather than being convinced of [another's] authority." Formulas aren't an accurate thing to measure ourselves against.
Key Terms: Imagination, truth, insight,
Key Concepts: We often mistake knowledge for truth. Not all tips or information will be helpful for everyone; it might be helpful later, now, or never. Humiliation can be addictive-students believe they deserve it, and it can become a trap.
Making Connections: From my experience with Reading in Motion, I have learned the importance of instructing in a way that promotes learning. As a teacher I can't hold the student's hand and lead them through learning. I can instruct and offer insight, but learning must come from the student themselves. Part of the learning process occurs when allowing students to process information by "touching and exploring, rather than gulping" up heaps of information.
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