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knowing and learning MAPP Skype session

On Sunday 29th September I had my second group Skype meeting with my class friends and lecturers.  
This Skype call was focused on learning and knowing. 
I believe to learn is to already acknowledge my own prior experience. It was very interesting to hear other people’s thoughts and opinions on the importance of learning and their own learning cycle. 

I feel like I learn by doing, to do is to learn (being active in the moment). This is something I have touched on whilst blogging on David Kolbs learning cycle throughout module 1 and 2 which he calls “a concrete experience”. By reflecting on experiences is learning. In my everyday life as a professional and as a student I feel like there are many ways I am learning. I learn a lot about myself by approaching certain experiences in life whether it’s within an educational setting or outside of studies. 
We talked a lot of the process of learning and what we think knowing and learning is. 
For me, you learn whilst teaching dance you learn a lot about your students, yourself and your professional practice. To learn is to be able to know how to approach your students with what works for them or what doesn’t work for them. To Learn and acknowledge your learning is also to be critical.

We learn to change or develop our teaching methods for different ages and abilities. We learn how to use our language and vocabulary. This is our own independent and personal learning curve what we learn is all depending on what we already know. This Skype session really made me reflect on my teaching experiences and my knowledge. 

YOURE LEARNING EXPERIENCE WILL NEVER STOP !! Keep knowing and keep learning :)
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  1. Marianella Desanti- Dancer, Choreographer and Teacher30 September 2019 at 21:49

    Hi Tara, I truly want to keep on reading on your teaching adaptations and modifications- as a teacher I feel too this is our greatest challenge and learning curve. I can hardly wait to continue reading about your research.

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  2. Agata Lawniczak1 October 2019 at 12:13

    Hi Tara,
    So inspiring to read your blog post! And it is so true, we tend to think so much about our students learning, that we sometimes forget, that we are constantly learning through our practice as well. Keeping an open mind and being aware of your own learning as a teacher, I think also allows a different kind of relationship with your students. Looking forward to reading more about your research.

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