Comments on: i learned more than i taught http://deniseleeyohn.com/bites/2009/07/27/i-learned-more-than-i-taught/ stuff for your brain to chew on Thu, 17 May 2012 14:50:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Stephen Saunders http://deniseleeyohn.com/bites/2009/07/27/i-learned-more-than-i-taught/comment-page-1/#comment-5654 Stephen Saunders Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:06:48 +0000 http://deniseleeyohn.com/bites/?p=1943#comment-5654 Hi Denise, Congratulations on a thought-provoking post. In my experience, it is a rarity for teachers, in any field, to admit they have learnt something from students. I think it is essential that teachers display 'servant-leader humility' - as you clearly have. I am sure that translates into how you structure your learning processes as well. With regard to the content, I found it fascinating - and look forward to more high quality content. As an aside, I wonder if the gender differences in interaction are due to the teaching process and structure having an historical male bias ? - as opposed to how women learn (just an hypothesis). I would be interested in your observations on this. Thanks again, Stephen Hi Denise,

Congratulations on a thought-provoking post. In my experience, it is a rarity for teachers, in any field, to admit they have learnt something from students. I think it is essential that teachers display ‘servant-leader humility’ – as you clearly have. I am sure that translates into how you structure your learning processes as well.

With regard to the content, I found it fascinating – and look forward to more high quality content. As an aside, I wonder if the gender differences in interaction are due to the teaching process and structure having an historical male bias ? – as opposed to how women learn (just an hypothesis). I would be interested in your observations on this.

Thanks again,
Stephen

]]> By: Ray Hartjen http://deniseleeyohn.com/bites/2009/07/27/i-learned-more-than-i-taught/comment-page-1/#comment-5645 Ray Hartjen Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:09:32 +0000 http://deniseleeyohn.com/bites/?p=1943#comment-5645 Denise, it doesn’t surprise me that you learned more than you taught, for I know how you go into meetings, etc. We’re all capable of learning so much if we just approach situations with a “beginner’s attitude.” Too bad, we often go into such things somewhat subconsciously defensive, poised to prove just how much of an "expert" we really are :). I love speaking with students. Their energy is contagious, and I find the whole experience motivating. So much to learn from them! Denise, it doesn’t surprise me that you learned more than you taught, for I know how you go into meetings, etc. We’re all capable of learning so much if we just approach situations with a “beginner’s attitude.” Too bad, we often go into such things somewhat subconsciously defensive, poised to prove just how much of an “expert” we really are :) .

I love speaking with students. Their energy is contagious, and I find the whole experience motivating. So much to learn from them!

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