Although this project doesn't directly relate to my museum education career, I felt that this would be an opportunity to learn more about myself. The first sentence that describes the course definitely drew me in: This course empowers learners to develop their creative human potential to improve, enhance, and transform their businesses, communities, and personal lives. You can learn more about the course here.
Growing up, I was taught to memorize, get A's, and go to a good college. I struggled with the "critical thinking" questions because that part of my brain muscle was seldom used. I didn't like creative projects because I was afraid of failure. I wrestled a lot in college because it was all about independent thinking and participating in discussions.
Upon graduation from undergrad, I lived in Seoul, South Korea for 15 months and taught TOEFL to middle school students at an after-school academy. I was given a textbook to teach from. Any deviation from the book would result in negative consequences. There were strict homework and attendance rules. Being on the other side of the classroom, I quickly realized dangers of the kind of education I had received. It was during these months that I made a vow to change not only my teaching style, but also my learning style.
Then I attended graduate school in Washington, DC, where I became comfortable learning through failures. It was a revolutionary concept for me, but it shaped my teaching style and the way I approach projects as well.
It is my hope that through this course, I can become a more creative teacher who inspires creativity in her students, peers, and coworkers.
Growing up, I was taught to memorize, get A's, and go to a good college. I struggled with the "critical thinking" questions because that part of my brain muscle was seldom used. I didn't like creative projects because I was afraid of failure. I wrestled a lot in college because it was all about independent thinking and participating in discussions.
Upon graduation from undergrad, I lived in Seoul, South Korea for 15 months and taught TOEFL to middle school students at an after-school academy. I was given a textbook to teach from. Any deviation from the book would result in negative consequences. There were strict homework and attendance rules. Being on the other side of the classroom, I quickly realized dangers of the kind of education I had received. It was during these months that I made a vow to change not only my teaching style, but also my learning style.
Then I attended graduate school in Washington, DC, where I became comfortable learning through failures. It was a revolutionary concept for me, but it shaped my teaching style and the way I approach projects as well.
It is my hope that through this course, I can become a more creative teacher who inspires creativity in her students, peers, and coworkers.