Comments on: Hyper-Focus Fosters Higher Quality Output http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/hyper-focus-fosters-higher-quality-output/ Providing HOPE for educators since 2007 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:59:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Frankhttp://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/hyper-focus-fosters-higher-quality-output/#comment-3204 Frank Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:09:32 +0000 http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/hyper-focus-fosters-higher-quality-output/#comment-3204 A good start, Joel. In Neuro-Linguistic Programming it's termed "chunking down" and it's a major component for effective learning strategies. Repetition is fine as far as it goes, however, there are some more interesting, as in keeping students engaged, methods of learning. I don't know if it still holds "true", however, back in the day (yeah, I typed that) learning music theory held to a rule of 3s as in 3 practices of a piece of music. Corrections were done after each attempt in the early stages and then shifted to only at the conclusion of the third attempt. I've used this format with some measure of success when teaching. A good start, Joel. In Neuro-Linguistic Programming it’s termed “chunking down” and it’s a major component for effective learning strategies. Repetition is fine as far as it goes, however, there are some more interesting, as in keeping students engaged, methods of learning. I don’t know if it still holds “true”, however, back in the day (yeah, I typed that) learning music theory held to a rule of 3s as in 3 practices of a piece of music. Corrections were done after each attempt in the early stages and then shifted to only at the conclusion of the third attempt. I’ve used this format with some measure of success when teaching.

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]]> By: Emilyhttp://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/hyper-focus-fosters-higher-quality-output/#comment-3186 Emily Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:32:58 +0000 http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/hyper-focus-fosters-higher-quality-output/#comment-3186 So, sometimes, over explaining something as minute as a quarter rest is still important? Interesting. I suppose after teaching and reteaching the basics about 5,000 times does get a little old but for those students who are "just on the edge" of grasping the concept, it feels like it's time to move on when really, it isn't. I actually needed to hear that. I guess as professionals in the field, we sometimes and maybe often take for granted that our kids know this stuff because we know it. I'm writing my lesson plans for the spring semester this week. One thing I am doing with each of my bands is go back, review, play and then review again. I found some older UIL Level 1 among that heap in my office that I'm using with my beginners. Since we're not part of the TMEA deal, I can use it more for teaching purposes than competition. The rhythm and note patterns are simple enough for the first year player yet complex enough to set a goal and challenge their young minds think ahead. Does it ever feel like mindless chatter when you've repeated the same lesson about 7 times in a row? Just wondering. I think this is one the places I've been going wrong in my classes: I'm not giving the kids enough time and space to really get what I want them to learn. That could make for frustration and confusion and lead to an unmanaged class. I know with the impending visits from my principals and the accreditation team from ACSI coming this spring, my contract could be up as well. Don't want to go there. Any suggestions for improving? So, sometimes, over explaining something as minute as a quarter rest is still important? Interesting. I suppose after teaching and reteaching the basics about 5,000 times does get a little old but for those students who are “just on the edge” of grasping the concept, it feels like it’s time to move on when really, it isn’t.

I actually needed to hear that. I guess as professionals in the field, we sometimes and maybe often take for granted that our kids know this stuff because we know it. I’m writing my lesson plans for the spring semester this week. One thing I am doing with each of my bands is go back, review, play and then review again. I found some older UIL Level 1 among that heap in my office that I’m using with my beginners. Since we’re not part of the TMEA deal, I can use it more for teaching purposes than competition. The rhythm and note patterns are simple enough for the first year player yet complex enough to set a goal and challenge their young minds think ahead.

Does it ever feel like mindless chatter when you’ve repeated the same lesson about 7 times in a row? Just wondering. I think this is one the places I’ve been going wrong in my classes: I’m not giving the kids enough time and space to really get what I want them to learn. That could make for frustration and confusion and lead to an unmanaged class. I know with the impending visits from my principals and the accreditation team from ACSI coming this spring, my contract could be up as well. Don’t want to go there.

Any suggestions for improving?

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]]> By: Joelhttp://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/hyper-focus-fosters-higher-quality-output/#comment-1653 Joel Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:29:52 +0000 http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/hyper-focus-fosters-higher-quality-output/#comment-1653 Well, this is encouraging. Mister Teacher, I won't tell you how to unsubscribe from my blog! I guess you'll just have to stick it out one way or the other. Traditional blogging wisdom says to post regularly and frequently, but I guess sporadic posting is one thing that most educators understand and forgive. Well, this is encouraging. Mister Teacher, I won’t tell you how to unsubscribe from my blog! I guess you’ll just have to stick it out one way or the other. Traditional blogging wisdom says to post regularly and frequently, but I guess sporadic posting is one thing that most educators understand and forgive.

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]]> By: Waski_the_Squirrelhttp://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/hyper-focus-fosters-higher-quality-output/#comment-1648 Waski_the_Squirrel Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:31:04 +0000 http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/hyper-focus-fosters-higher-quality-output/#comment-1648 I can understand how the time to blog gets away. My own gets away from me as well. I have occasionally realized that I've not posted in a month... I figure that it just means that the kids come first. I can understand how the time to blog gets away. My own gets away from me as well. I have occasionally realized that I’ve not posted in a month… I figure that it just means that the kids come first.

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]]> By: Mister Teacherhttp://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/hyper-focus-fosters-higher-quality-output/#comment-1579 Mister Teacher Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:02:55 +0000 http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/hyper-focus-fosters-higher-quality-output/#comment-1579 Joel, if you only write one article per week, not only will I unsubscribe, but you will leave me no choice other than to smash my computer with a vintage rock guitar. Wait, I don't really know how to unsubscribe, so I guess I'll keep you on after all... Joel,
if you only write one article per week, not only will I unsubscribe, but you will leave me no choice other than to smash my computer with a vintage rock guitar.
Wait, I don’t really know how to unsubscribe, so I guess I’ll keep you on after all…

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]]> By: Newbyhttp://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/hyper-focus-fosters-higher-quality-output/#comment-1572 Newby Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:24:26 +0000 http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/hyper-focus-fosters-higher-quality-output/#comment-1572 I will remain loyal as well. Your content is great and well thought out and presented. Will you share your articles for other websites here on your blog? I will remain loyal as well. Your content is great and well thought out and presented. Will you share your articles for other websites here on your blog?

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]]> By: Pathttp://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/hyper-focus-fosters-higher-quality-output/#comment-1565 Pat Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:37:24 +0000 http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/hyper-focus-fosters-higher-quality-output/#comment-1565 I would not unsubscribe from your blog because I really enjoy your thoughts and how "real" you seem to be. I have read other blogs that use impressive words and sound very "administrative" and I tend to gloss over them. Also, you are in my google reader so I will now whenever you update so I don't miss any of your posts. There will be time coming up when I will be on an 8 week trip where my access to the internet may be a little spotty so my posts may trickle down a little also. I'm not a fair weather friend (LOL) so I'll look forward to whenever you update! I would not unsubscribe from your blog because I really enjoy your thoughts and how “real” you seem to be. I have read other blogs that use impressive words and sound very “administrative” and I tend to gloss over them. Also, you are in my google reader so I will now whenever you update so I don’t miss any of your posts. There will be time coming up when I will be on an 8 week trip where my access to the internet may be a little spotty so my posts may trickle down a little also. I’m not a fair weather friend (LOL) so I’ll look forward to whenever you update!

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