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Joy of Learning Weekly | Wednesday #15
Guru Nanak's Travels: Episode 18
At My Good School on Sunday, we discuss and reflect on episode 18 of Amardeep Singh's documentary series on Guru Nanak's travels, covering the journey from Lahore to Kailash Mansarovar, Tibet, Ladakh and Kashmir.
Key Takeaways
In the episode, Guru Nanak's travels through challenging high-altitude terrains highlighting the interconnectedness of various spiritual traditions.
Amardeep Singh, the producer, emphasises looking beyond miracles to understand the profound spiritual messages in Guru Nanak's teachings and travels.
The documentary series aims to bridge cultural divides and promote unity by showcasing shared spiritual heritage across political boundaries.
Filming in restricted areas like Tibet and Pakistan-controlled Baltistan presented significant logistical challenges but yielded unique footage.
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The Science of Failure and the 4As
The Teachers Academy Saturday Masterclass
Productive Failure: Unlock deeper learning through the science of failing by Dr Manu Kapur. Reading the Chapter 3: Activation in Part II of the book.
The Science of Failure What Makes Productive Failure Powerful? Join us as we unpack the 4 A's at the core of deep learning through failure:
Activation
Awareness
Affect
Assembly
Together, we reflect on how these principles can transform our teaching practices and lead to more meaningful and lasting learning experiences. Let's learn, grow, and thrive through failure. The meeting covered various topics, including the concept of productive failure, memory and learning strategies, and the importance of activating prior knowledge in the learning process. Participants discussed teaching methods, such as problem-solving and the use of analogies, as well as research on memory and learning effects like the generation effect and the unsuccessful retrieval effect. The session concluded with announcements about upcoming events and a reminder to review the meeting's content. #HappyTeachers #PLP
Personal and Social Development
Brewing Knowledge Friday: The primary focus was on exploring personal and social development of every individual at school through various initiatives and approaches. The session concluded with discussions about practical learning experiences, retreats, and upcoming sessions while encouraging participants to share their reflections and engage with The Teachers Academy resources. #MyGoodSchool #HappyTeachers #WherePassionMeetsEducation
Nature as a Muse
The Thoughtful Thursday session explored various aspects of art and creativity, including the use of nature as inspiration for poetry, fostering imagination in children, and promoting creative expression through painting and storytelling. The discussion then shifted to music, exploring notation, melody, harmony, and the importance of rhythm in musical composition and appreciation. The session concluded with reflections on classroom harmony and encouragement for future improvements. #ThoughtfulThursdays
Books of The Week
Quick and Concise: Philosophy by Shamik Chakravarty
From the meaning of life to the nature of art, from morality to personal identity, Quick and Concise: Philosophy takes you on a journey through some of the most profound and puzzling questions of philosophy. Featuring the ideas of thinkers like David Hume, Albert Camus, G.E. Moore, Derek Parfit and more, the book presents a rich, diverse dialogue that spans centuries and cultures. Philosophical issues are approached from a present-day empirical with a global perspective, sprinkling of Indian philosophy and physics.
Our Week at School!
We work from Wednesday to Sunday:
Joy of Learning Weekly releases on Wednesday at 7:00 AM.
Weekly Staff Meeting on Wednesday at 5:30 PM.
The Teacher's Academy Zoom Sessions from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Thoughtful Thursday: Music, Art & Poetry (MAP).
Brewing Knowledge Friday: Book Reading Session.
Saturday Masterclass for Teachers.
My Good School on Zoom from 10:30 AM to 12.30 PM
Sunday: Open to students and teachers.
Brewing Knowledge is a weekly newsletter published by The English Book Depot every Saturday; it features five new arrivals of the week. Please visit www.BrewingKnowledge.com for more information. #BrewingKnowledge