Entrance Slip: October 7

I enjoyed reading today's article and reflecting on the ways that I've used principles of mathematics in order to comprehend other topics that I've learned about in my life. 

Some of my favourite quotes are below:

"It derives from Bateson's (1972/2000, p. 279) logical categories of learning: first-order learning, which proceeds within agreed boundaries and does not challenge basic values; second-order learning, which reflects critically on the assumptions that govern first-order learning; and third-order learning, which involves a creative shift of consciousness made possible by deep awareness of alternative worldviews."

I thought this was a really easy way to comprehend different types of learning, when I maybe wouldn't have typically recognized my differentiation. It's a really interesting way to think about the different ways that I have grown through education.

"Shifts the responsibility of knowledge production from the teacher to the entire classroom collective."

I like this quote a lot because of my belief in agency of learning. It is not my job to be the sole source of knowledge for my class, but for my students to also help come up with ideas of what and how to do things. As a classroom, we have a wider variety of interest, experience, and critical thinking skills than as just one person.

The last piece of the article that I liked a lot was the explanation of the butterfly power effect: how a big impact from a small choice calls us to act with humility. I think humility is such an important piece of the puzzle as we move forward in our education and in life, and I would love to encourage my students to embody that value as they move forward in their lives.