Moyers said something really great. If you have a mind dulling job that finally robots are able to take over for you, the imagination and creativity you once had has now been beaten out of you. I think that is really important in what we are learned in Preston's class. It isn't about us cramming to get the fabulous grade we think we can earn by studying and writing every essay or doing every literature analysis. It is more about finding your way to love learning and in turn finding it irresistible to not hang off every word.
And also the creativity part of it is cool too. Thinking of our masterpieces and everything everyone gets to dream of creating is exciting. Each student gets to see what the other is interested in and their dedication and pursuance of that project shows what they think of learning. I have seen Ysensia working on her project really diligently with the person who knows the language she wants to learn, so it is exciting to know she is working towards her goal and getting closer every day to knowing the language.
As we are learning to love learning, I think we can create something like Dr. Preston has been able to create. An innovative learning environment that allows the people in it to become better learners for THEMSELVES. Not for the grade but for each person's way of figuring out life isn't about the grade. I think you find that when you follow your passion and that is ind of what the masterpiece project is all about. To inspire others to learn, you have to share with them and get them to feel the same way you feel about learning. You want them to be excited in class, not sleeping through it. Still for me finding to love learning is a struggle if it isn't my favorite subject, but maybe one day there will be a way to make every class exciting and fun.
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