“Experts have varying levels of flexibility in their approach to new situations (31).”
“(Virtuoso experts) view assignments as opportunities to explore and expand their current levels of expertise (46).”
“Adaptive experts are able to approach new situations flexibly and to learn throughout their lifetimes…They don’t simply attempt to do the same things more efficiently; they attempt to do things better.”
I can relate to this principle. I always want to get better at what I do for my students’ sake. Maybe for my sake, as well, so that I do not get into that same routine, which will make me dread going into the classroom. In comparison to my students eight years ago, I find that the Y2K generation needs to be stimulated and challenged even more. They know more about the latest websites and technological devices than I do. I must make every attempt to keep ahead of them so that I can steer them into using the new technologies in a more constructive and stimulating way.
My new approach in my Chorus class is to try to bring in a local artist to share his or her talent with my students. This new approach has made my students more enthused about singing. When I have asked them to respond to the presentations in essay form, many of them are appreciative of the guest singer’s presence. I find that my students are more motivated to develop their talents in class and with the wider community after they have met a local artist. I attempt to find ways for students to appreciate the Fine Arts, most especially at the local level. (I must admit that it is somewhat difficult getting local musicians into the classroom because they have other full-time jobs as well.)
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