Have you ever mastered something, whether it is a game, sport, lesson, hobby or instrument? Have you taken a step back to think about the process of what led you to mastering it? I played collegiate lacrosse and after taking a step back to think about the process and the driving forces it became clear to me what led me to put time into the sport and motivated me to excel. I recently read chapter one through three of the book, Bransford, Browns and Cocking's (2000) How People Learn, these chapters help to highlight how one can lead to mastery through learning, understanding and conceptual change. My full essay can be found here. I discuss my path to success for the sport of lacrosse, as I reflect on the importance of preconceptions and how motivation can drive one to become a master at what they put their mind too. According to Bransford et al. (2000), “in the most general sense, the contemporary view of learning is that people construct new knowledge and understandings based on what they already know and believe” (p. 10). This can be applicable to my teaching career as I learn how to motivate my students and work around their pre-existing knowledge to continue their success in the classroom and broaden their wealth of knowledge. I welcome any comments or feedback that may be relatable through my Twitter: @misscook14. References:
Bransford, J. D., Brown, A. L., & Cocking, R. R. (2000). Read "How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition" at NAP.edu. Retrieved May 15, 2020, from https://www.nap.edu/read/9853/chapter/1 Gary W. Keller. Quotefancy. https://quotefancy.com/quote/1716995/Gary-W-Keller-The-path-of-mastering-something-is-the-combination-of-not-only-doing-the
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