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Literature, Laughter, and Learning episodes
- Book to Film Adaptation: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
One of my favourite book to film adaptation: The 2011 film about the quiet genius spy, George Smiley, starring Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, and Tom Hardy.
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Enjoy the lesser known stories, which brush up against epic history? Then consider listening to my history podcast: Restless Times in History
6 min - Learning Corner: Part 2 Transformative Learning: Cognitive, Emotional, and Social learning dimension
Why course design in adult learning should incooperate a cognitive, emotional, and social dimension. In this podcast episode I discuss how these dimensions interact and how they can be brought to the fore in the learning environment.
Bibliography:
Illeris, K. (2016 ) How We Learn
Mezirow, J. (1991) Transformative Dimensions of Adult LearningWahlgren, B. ( 2012 ) TransferInterested in the lesser known stories from history? You might like my other podcast, Restless Times in History
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11 min - Love to read: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
Spoiler Alert: Light spoilers in this review of one of the most revered literary works of the century. A study of loneliness in a quiet soulful sea of -perhaps - misguided sense of duty.
10 min - Learning Corner: What is transformative learning?What is transformative learning in the context of adult learning? What are the conditions required for adult learners, who are professionals, to transfer knowledge gained in the classroom/lecture room to their workplace in the form of meaningful, applicable knowledge and skills?For topic suggestions: [email protected]Follow on Instagram at Literature_Laughterandlearning for more book reviews and quotes9 min
- Famous Opening Lines in Literature: Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a novel written in 14th century China
Part 2 of famous opening lines in literature. We are still pre-1500, and this episode explores the themes, philosophy, and foreshadowing, which can be read in the opening lines of the 14th century epic, Romance of the Three Kingdoms (which is not a romantic novel, despite the title!)
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9 min - Famous Opening Lines in Literature: The Iliad by Homer
Part 1: Discussing famous opening lines from literature through the ages.
Beginning with - a famous beginning. What is so memorable about the start of The Iliad?
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9 min - Love to read: The Alienist by Caleb Carr
Contrary to what the title might suggest - this book is not set in the future! It is a historical novel set in New York in 1896, and follows a group of modern thinking men and women in a world, that views the new as a threat to the status quo. A compelling tale of the early years of a metropolis.
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11 min - Learning Corner: Part 2: Using power points in educational courses
Part 2 - This episode challenges common advice about the use of power points when delivering a course or a speech.
3 general guidelines for educators are discussed:
1) Aim your slides at your target audience
2) Work with an overarching narrative in your slides
3) Be over-prepared and under-structured
14 min - Learning Corner: Using power points in educational coursesOffering alternative perspectives on common advice when using power point presentation - for educators and presenters. For suggestions for future topics. please write to: [email protected] This podcast episode is about the use of text in power points: However, I also use imagery - and if you want to start by seeing, what kind of images I adhere to, you are welcome to browse my Instagram page.13 min
- Love to read: Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption
"Get busy living, or get busy living" This wonderful short story is filled with memorable lines, and poignant moments - a story for the ages.
12 min
About Literature, Laughter, and Learning
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Is it possible to review a favourite book in 2 minutes - and give tips on teaching in 4 minutes? Absolutely. Join me, for laughs and learning as we sail the ocean of great books and wander the many…
worlds of teaching.