Watcher chronicles kern4/1/2023 ![]() ![]() In The Mind of the Maker, Dorothy Sayers writes, “The fact is, that all language about everything is analogical we think in a series of metaphors. I am also mulling over the ideas of analogical thinking versus analytical thinking that Andrew talked about on Tuesday. Definition (student expression of concept)ĥ. Comparison (of student's attempt and model)Ĥ. Presentation (of particular types or instances, model)ģ. Invitation (determine student's readiness)Ģ. I crave some time for contemplation and organization of my thoughts, but the most significant concept I came away with is the “liturgy of learning” or form of masterful teaching that was demonstrated for us on stage.ġ. Again, we listened to Andrew Kern and others discuss classical education. Saturday brought a return trip to Eugene, this time with my sister and two friends. (I’m fitting a great deal of life and learning in this post, so be sure to scroll down to read the rest.) To give you a little taste, the following are short videos featuring a few of the tutors at Gutenberg. I was in over my head (speaking of flood tide) and out of my comfort zone, but listening to the conversation was an incredible experience. On Friday I had the distinct pleasure of driving to Eugene to sit in on a lunch discussion with Andrew Kern, Gutenberg College tutors, and a few others in various educational realms (charter schools, online schools/classes, and homeschooling). I traveled to Medford with family and friend this past Monday to see Andrew Kern and arrived home late Tuesday, inspired but tired and sick-which is how I spend the following two days. Travels (and Education) The familiar ebb tide of February has, this year, given way unexpectedly to a flood tide of activity in which I am having trouble coming up for a breath.Īfter “the great snow” and our slightly extended vacation, we started the week late (detained and distracted by the white stuff) and ended it early with our movie-and-errand day. As almost any barber can testify, there is also more than needs to be told, and more than anybody wants to hear.” There is always more to tell than can be told. “Telling a story is like reaching into a granary full of wheat and drawing out a handful.
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