Micro-Teachers

Blue Iris, by Nakamura Hōchū, early 19th century

 (from Aug 14, 2024 journal)

I set out to learn something this morning.  The thing I want to copy/adapt/use is Sue Grady's pre-assessment for writing.  Maybe Jim D's "team game" plan, too.

I jot these notes below: "micro" teachers and "anti-" teachers.  Then I write: 100 teachers

I think that I meant that I was considering a project of collecting 100 good idea that I glean from teachers this year.

Now, I'm thinking about the "stance" or "attitude" that you need to have if you're receptive to learning... that you are poised for taking in something.  I'm currently reading Rick Rubin's The Creative Act: A Way of Being.  There's a lot in it about being open and receptive, listening.  There's an image that like a box car of inspiration goes by each day... it's up to you to be available to see that boxcar.  

Since you know the boxcar is coming, but you don't know when, you have to be open and receptive.The idea of "set out to learn something" is similar... 

Two thoughts: one, it's a different take on a "to do" list.  (checkbox) learn something... find your micro teacher.

two, that state of expectant waiting seems to me right now similar to the attitude called for in Christianity... "He could come any minute!"  (along with the idea that He may come in beggar's clothes)