Solutions
During the times of school and studies, a good life must also be possible. There are students, apprentices, and learners who successfully navigate their educational path despite obstacles, difficulties, and challenges. They also have two brain hemispheres, breathe oxygen, and are mostly composed of water. And: they utilize proven learning and exam success strategies. They have chosen to learn what they need to, “despite” certain circumstances, specific instructors, and sometimes challenging material. Over time, they have trained their brains to deliver specific performances on demand and celebrate them as well.
My Story
I have gathered and applied my experiences on the topic of “learning” from the perspective of a student and learner, as well as from being an educator and trainer in the field of communication. Mathematics was one of my favorite subjects as a 15-year-old, but after a change of teachers, it became a nightmare with poor grades. However, after another change of teachers, I was back on track. I graduated while resisting two particular teachers. During my irregular studies (communication sciences and linguistics), I asked the right questions in the wrong places. Since then, I have been searching for and finding effective methods for successful communication and learning with joy. Ranuph Glanville, philosopher, architect, and more, succinctly expressed it at the end of his contribution at the Heinz von Foerster Congress 2011:
„(…) There is no teaching, there is only learning.“