TED Talk Summary/Response
RAMSEY MUSULLAM "3 RULES TO SPARK LEARNING"
Sophia Rodriguez
Summary:
The summary will be based on a TED Talk that centers around the topic of the identity of a curiosity learner that watches TED Talks. Ramsey Musullam describes an experiment which he demonstrated to his Chemistry students and went on to show the audience a video of one of his students at home, performing her own variated version of that experiment. What “fascinated [him] more is that Maddie’s curiosity took her to a new level.” “questions and curiostities like Maddies are what draws us to our teachers.” He also mentions that “Student questions are the seeds of real learning” 3 things: Curiosity drove him to ask hard questions. . .he embraced and didn’t fear the messy process of trial and error. . . through intense reflection [we] gather the information that [we] need." In the end, he shares his own three rules that he made up after years of experience and practice: 1) “curiosity comes first, questions can be windows to great instruction” 2) embrace the mess, learning is messy 3) practice reflection. *Humans naturally are inclined to ask “why”
Response:
I feel like for continuing learners, some of these “teachers” are found through tuning in to TED Talks. TED Talks have become an “informed method of blended instruction” to many viewers and speakers themselves. Also, Musullam is sharing this information, these 3 rules to spark learning because his doctor, who literally saved his life, shared this with him. He is sharing these ideas because it helped spark something within him, and wants to genuinely pass it on. Curiosity and a desire to share with others is a major reason why people watch and present TED Talks.
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Hello Sophia, what an interesting article, Ramsey Musullam hits it right on target. When a student challenges a teacher, it's a great feeling and at the same time nerve recking. In my opinion, the key to any success in life is the messiness of it all.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you! When a student questions me, I feel so nervous, and it is bittersweet because while I am so proud of students engaging in their learning, I am sometimes nervous about what to say or how to react.
DeleteHey Sophie, I really like this article and its three rules of thumb for a learning classroom. It reminds me of the thought processes as a English major. We must question everything, research the different or similar possibilities and be open to a change in mind set. I feel like these rules are the true key to growth and learning. A lot of the time, students were taught not to question anything, especially their teacher, so it stunts their learning growth. Nice share!
ReplyDeleteRachel, I think we could even expand your comment on "these rules are the true key to growth and learning" and take it a step further to these rules being the key to our growth as a person, not just a student! Thanks, Rachel.
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