compelling moments in film

In this week’s assignment I really enjoyed Oldham’s interview with Hirsh.  I found it interesting that Hirsh studied so many different arts that helped him develop “editing equations”.  He states that “engaging your intellect takes away from feeling what’s happening”.  I know he is talking about a movie, but what does this mean to the classroom where we focus on engaging the intellect.  I’m always trying to keep people engaged and I always fall back on what works best for me – get up and move around and approach the new info with a clear head.

I also try to reinforce information after it was presented verbally by sharing visual aids and, when able, follow up with a hands-on lesson. Looking at the scene from the Godfather, I was amazed how easily I was manipulated (I mean that in a positive way) as a viewer with the use of music and color.  Grabbing at the senses first and then working on the intellect will be a new technique to engage my students.  Reviewing and reflecting on how a lesson went is one area that I always have to force myself to do.  One underlying theme in the great editors was that they are never satisfied and always looking for new challenges.

An Active Training book that I have used quotes Confucius

What I hear, I forget

What I see, I remember

What I teach, I understand

I will add to that:                     When I feel, I am engaged