Describe the relationship between teaching and learning according to Maeda?
Teaching and learning are vice versa. More you learn better you teach.
Enthusiasm between teacher and learner should be in equal level.
Describe the importance of the use of metaphors in learning, why would you
use them, how, give an example?
Giving example describes the correct form of metaphors in learning.
“Right Tightly,lefty loosy” creates the image in brain which help to
use screwdriver in correct way. Clock wise and anti clockwise
motion also replicate same version.
BRAIN - what does the acronym stand for – why is it important?
Basics are beginning
Repeat yourself often
Avoid creating desperation
Inspire with examples
Never forget to repeat yourself
It is important because until and unless we do not follow these
elements the knowledge will not be transmitted properly.
Describe a situation where you have been required to teach someone a skill.
Emphasizing in basic will help to transform or transfer skill to someone.
Professionally maneuvering camera or editing need lots of practice as
well as frequent uses and to teach someone such skill not only need time but
also need patience. Everyone is not a prompt learner so keeping in mind the
“BRAIN”element will help achieve target. For example, to plug in microphone
in camera seems much simple but complex in getting the correct level. One
must keep the channel volume off and battery power off before plugging the
XLR whereas after turning on camera the next step is to turn on microphone
and control volume level.If did not follow the proper instruction technical fault
will occur damaging both camera and microphone.
How could you apply the BRAIN principle to it?
Clarifying the concept and describing the procedure until satisfaction level
for the beginner by the professional will be the example of BRAIN principle
application.
