Learning to Unlearn

Because, Bruce Lee

     For me there is quite a lot that I need to unlearn and relearn about education. Especially in my earlier education, many of the lessons were undated and used materials that no longer work in the world today. However, that was the way I learned and when I think over how I might teach, I often find that these methods spring to mind. Another issue is the changes in what teachers are allowed to do. I remember trading papers with my classmates and grading each other's work on a very regular. Now because of FREPA guidelines, we are no longer allowed to have the students do that.
     In trying to unlearn and relearn, I will likely struggle with letting go of antiquated techniques that I used in my education. The way I learn is likely very different than that of most of the students I will have. I will have to go to great lengths to study other learning styles so I can then differentiate my teaching to fit those styles as opposed to my own. This will be challenging because, even now, I can have difficulty understanding how others fail to grasp concepts that nearly come naturally to me. Being able to view learning from other perspectives will be very important for developing myself as an educator.