Tuesday, January 31, 2012
So what is talent?!
Comment for pp. 1-53 from
The Talent Code
The research on Myelin really "upsets the apple cart" when I think about my former definition of talent. Talent seemed to be a mysterious quality that suddenly appeared in a person. When I, or somebody else, was able to perform any sort of skill with ease, this was a "gift." For me, though, this was always rather de-motivating-- "If I don't have it, why work for it?" becomes the logical question. How does Coyle's research answer this question?
Next week's discussion forum will continue our discussion of "deep practice" through p.94 in The Talent Code
The research on Myelin really "upsets the apple cart" when I think about my former definition of talent. Talent seemed to be a mysterious quality that suddenly appeared in a person. When I, or somebody else, was able to perform any sort of skill with ease, this was a "gift." For me, though, this was always rather de-motivating-- "If I don't have it, why work for it?" becomes the logical question. How does Coyle's research answer this question?
Next week's discussion forum will continue our discussion of "deep practice" through p.94 in The Talent Code
Monday, January 23, 2012
Welcome!
Welcome to the Maranatha String Prep School On-line Parent Forum!
This Spring we will be discussing The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle. Each week, I will post discussion questions for you to comment on. Underneath my post, there will be a box with the heading "Post a Comment." Type your comment in the box and then hit the "publish" button underneath for all to be able to view your post. I am looking forward to our discussion and please remember that I am always available for parent questions at the 4:40 time on Tuesdays:)
Betsy Pabon
This Spring we will be discussing The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle. Each week, I will post discussion questions for you to comment on. Underneath my post, there will be a box with the heading "Post a Comment." Type your comment in the box and then hit the "publish" button underneath for all to be able to view your post. I am looking forward to our discussion and please remember that I am always available for parent questions at the 4:40 time on Tuesdays:)
Betsy Pabon
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