Over the weekend I attended a performance of Leonard Bernstein’s “Candide” at Indiana University. Prior to the performance, a musicology graduate student gave a presentation regarding the history of the opera, the major themes of the opera, and character development in the opera. The presentation included visuals, sound samples, and several laughs. It was entertaining … Continue reading Presentation in the Expression-Driven Classroom
My high school didn’t have a debate team, but if they would have I would definitely have been a member. I enjoy the process of formulating informed decisions and challenging the thinking of others. Such exchanges are healthy and quite useful in learning. Debate is a practice that can be employed in an expression-driven classroom. … Continue reading Debate in the Expression-Driven Classroom
One of the most well known possibility thinkers of the 20th century was Robert H. Schuller. He dedicated his life to building up others through expressions of hope and encouraging others to imagine the possibilities and pursue them. Dr. Schuller would often ask, “What would you do if you knew you could not fail?” and … Continue reading Helping Students Imagine the Possibilities
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