Most of us at some point in our lives will be called upon to teach something. It may be as complex as being a professional educator, or as simple as teaching someone how to tie a slip-knot. Whether it’s Sunday School or how to make sundaes, we all end up imparting knowledge to others in some manner or another.
This post marks the introduction to a new series here at TruePravda exploring the nature of teaching and learning. Much of the discussion will be anecdotal, drawing upon my own experience as both a receiver and distributor of education. I’ll also explore several modern approaches and issues concerning today’s educational scene. I have a vague agenda and no timetable, although my initial plan is to post weekly on the subject.
I know that many of you who read this blog are educators, and I welcome your interaction and insights. Your first stop, however, will be to go read Charles Halton’s writings on teaching [1]. Halton is an innovative thinker on the matter, and I’m sure we’ll interact with his ideas here. Stay tuned.