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Show Notes
Mike Wesch describes his becoming a learner and what it taught him about teaching on episode 118 of Teaching in Higher Ed.
Quotes from the Episode
I’ve always picked things that are really hard and bring out fears inside me.
—Mike WeschStudents get out of it whatever they put into it.
—Mike WeschI take the philosophy that grading can play different roles depending on the course.
—Mike WeschWhat matters when students graduate is how they’ve changed, not just their GPA.
—Mike WeschWhen I started teaching in my late 20s, it was really easy to relate to students. As I was in my late 30s, it was much more difficult.
—Mike WeschLife is too short to not experiment.
—Mike Wesch
Resources Mentioned
- The Sleeper, by Mike Wesch
- Rethinking the Syllabus (with a Course Trailer)
- Links to Presentations and Videos by Mike Wesch
- Daniel Pink’s Research on Motivation: Drive*
- LIFE101 Podcast
- LIFE101: Episode 1
- What Baby George and Handstands Have Taught Me About Learning
- Mike Wesch’s YouTube Channel