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The New 3 Rs of Teaching and Learning
There will always be some memorization associated with new knowledge and skill acquisition but to live a successful and fulfilling life in our modern world, teaching and learning must be guided by the New 3 Rs -Richness, Relevance and Return on Investment. If classroom tasks don't routinely connect with these critical components, then educators must ask themselves - "What R we teaching our students?"
65 pages, Paperback
Published November 15, 2017
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About the author
Jamie Bricker
1 bookJamie Bricker was a long-time teacher and administrator with the Durham District School Board in Whitby, Ontario. He attained his Masters in Education (Curriculum) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and has relentlessly pursued heightened student achievement throughout his career.
His learning journey continues, as he is presently mentoring aspiring school leaders, working with teachers and students to close achievement gaps, and tutoring adult learners in their pursuit of enhances literacy skills.
He is a formally trained mentor/coach through the Ontario Principal's Council Mentor/Coaching Certification Program, and he relishes the opportunity to facilitate lifelong learning as a member of the Board of Directors of the Literacy Council of Durham Region.
His learning journey continues, as he is presently mentoring aspiring school leaders, working with teachers and students to close achievement gaps, and tutoring adult learners in their pursuit of enhances literacy skills.
He is a formally trained mentor/coach through the Ontario Principal's Council Mentor/Coaching Certification Program, and he relishes the opportunity to facilitate lifelong learning as a member of the Board of Directors of the Literacy Council of Durham Region.
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October 8, 2020
Lifelong Learning
Excellent book about learning and teaching. Appropriate for both teachers and students. It may look a bit scientific, but the text is actually quite accessible and understandable with lots of nice illustrations, diagrams, engaging metaphors and explanations.
Personally, it reminds me of Bloom's taxonomy as a basis, but otherwise it goes into further depth and breadth. Very creative and immersive indeed, as well as practical and useful.
It also implements some business and management principles/techniques like return on investment and production.
Basically, the book steps on the traditional methods of memorizing and learning while incorporating the principle of bringing more life to the process, thus fighting boredom and lack of attention. Bringing emotions into the classrom is another stepping stone, apart from contextualization, synergy, personalization, hands-on experiences etc.
One thing I most liked abou the book was analyzing the different perspectives and acknowledging them. I.e. the student's vs teacher's lens, while attempting to make them converge in various ways.
Honestly, I cannot thing of one thing that I did not like.
Highly recommended to people who want to engage in the lifelong learning process.
Excellent book about learning and teaching. Appropriate for both teachers and students. It may look a bit scientific, but the text is actually quite accessible and understandable with lots of nice illustrations, diagrams, engaging metaphors and explanations.
Personally, it reminds me of Bloom's taxonomy as a basis, but otherwise it goes into further depth and breadth. Very creative and immersive indeed, as well as practical and useful.
It also implements some business and management principles/techniques like return on investment and production.
Basically, the book steps on the traditional methods of memorizing and learning while incorporating the principle of bringing more life to the process, thus fighting boredom and lack of attention. Bringing emotions into the classrom is another stepping stone, apart from contextualization, synergy, personalization, hands-on experiences etc.
One thing I most liked abou the book was analyzing the different perspectives and acknowledging them. I.e. the student's vs teacher's lens, while attempting to make them converge in various ways.
Honestly, I cannot thing of one thing that I did not like.
Highly recommended to people who want to engage in the lifelong learning process.
November 5, 2021
This is a must read for every teacher. Simple yet profound way of explaining a scientific way of effective teaching and learning.
March 24, 2022
Richness. Relevance. Return on investment.
It's a very rich book for both teachers and students. It's important for students to be taught to understand rather than to remember. The book is simple, quite small but contains lots of transforming words that can change the teacher-student relationship in the classroom. Educational, challenging and eye opening.
I love It's contents and how it gradually illustrate in mathematical analogies.
It's a very rich book for both teachers and students. It's important for students to be taught to understand rather than to remember. The book is simple, quite small but contains lots of transforming words that can change the teacher-student relationship in the classroom. Educational, challenging and eye opening.
I love It's contents and how it gradually illustrate in mathematical analogies.
October 28, 2018
As an educator, this book is very helpful to incorporate new approach in teaching and learning. It is well describe how to use the new 3Rs. I highly recommend this book to.all educators esp. thise who are in their first year of teaching this is a big help. 😀
December 15, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed reading The New 3 Rs of Teaching and Learning by Jamie Bricker and found it well written and concise, yet rich in relevant and thought provoking information.
At first glance, the ideas contained in this book might seem familiar, but as with e.g. a book like How to Really Love Your Child by D. Ross Campbell, MD, its true value and novelty lies in implementing the ideas in practice. In my opinion all educators as well as anyone interested in learning, whether in the public, private or home environment would benefit from reading and implementing this book.
In the current environment, "old fashioned education" has become outdated and to a large degree irrelevant. In light of the vast amount of information available at the touch of a button, the focus no longer needs to be on knowing or memorising everything there is to know on a given subject, but on being accessible, affording the opportunity to test various fields of interest to find one's niche, understanding concepts and ideas, learning how to think critically, act intuitively and how and where to find legitimate and accurate information as and when needed. Applying the principles contained in The New 3 Rs will do just that. In my opinion, by engaging in rich learning activities, both teachers and students stand a chance of saving a considerable amount of time, which would otherwise have been spent on compartmentalized, superfluous activities that contribute little, if at all, to students' long term wellbeing, functioning and achievement.
As a visual learner, I liked the graphics used to explain the various concepts in the book. They not only made the information easier to understand, but made the book easy to read since it divided the text into shorter sections. The summary at the end of the book is very helpful too.
For the institution and educator set in their ways, putting The New 3 Rs of Teaching and Learning into practice will, at least initially, require a paradigm shift, but it will be well worth the effort in terms of improved long term outcomes and the potential of rekindling a love of learning for all involved.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
At first glance, the ideas contained in this book might seem familiar, but as with e.g. a book like How to Really Love Your Child by D. Ross Campbell, MD, its true value and novelty lies in implementing the ideas in practice. In my opinion all educators as well as anyone interested in learning, whether in the public, private or home environment would benefit from reading and implementing this book.
In the current environment, "old fashioned education" has become outdated and to a large degree irrelevant. In light of the vast amount of information available at the touch of a button, the focus no longer needs to be on knowing or memorising everything there is to know on a given subject, but on being accessible, affording the opportunity to test various fields of interest to find one's niche, understanding concepts and ideas, learning how to think critically, act intuitively and how and where to find legitimate and accurate information as and when needed. Applying the principles contained in The New 3 Rs will do just that. In my opinion, by engaging in rich learning activities, both teachers and students stand a chance of saving a considerable amount of time, which would otherwise have been spent on compartmentalized, superfluous activities that contribute little, if at all, to students' long term wellbeing, functioning and achievement.
As a visual learner, I liked the graphics used to explain the various concepts in the book. They not only made the information easier to understand, but made the book easy to read since it divided the text into shorter sections. The summary at the end of the book is very helpful too.
For the institution and educator set in their ways, putting The New 3 Rs of Teaching and Learning into practice will, at least initially, require a paradigm shift, but it will be well worth the effort in terms of improved long term outcomes and the potential of rekindling a love of learning for all involved.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
November 7, 2018
The New 3 Rs of Teaching and Learning by Jamie Bricker
This concise exploration of the new 3Rs of teaching is an interesting read for administrators who are trying to address the challenges of 21st century education. Although the text addresses approaches and methodologies teachers should take to reach students, it is too general and pedantic to be a practical guide for a new teacher just starting his or her career in the classroom. However, administrators may find it a useful guide in formulating overall departmental and building goals.
Mr. Bricker’s main thesis is that the traditional model treated students’ minds like “bird feeders” that consumed copious amounts of information and memorized details only to regurgitate information on command. Instead, he suggests an “hour glass” analogy which includes synthesis and distillation of information. Okay, no problem, but the analogies just don’t stop. The entire book is peppered with references to lawn mowers ( learning that skims the surface), checkers and chess, funnels, hour glasses, horizontal and vertical planes, and numerous other analogies that either distract or do not do justice to the conceptual methodologies this author is trying to convey.
According to Mr. Bricker, the 3Rs of instruction must include Rich tasks, Relevant application, and Return on investment. As a retired teacher with more than three decades in the classroom, I found these 3Rs to be nothing new. In fact, contextualization, quality tasks, application, and mastering concepts—supposed characteristics of the new 3Rs—are in fact not new at all. The traditional 3Rs have always included them. In fact, without a traditional foundation (memorization) of at least some facts, thinking becomes tedious and muddled. To suggest that traditional 3Rs just encouraged rote learning is an uninspired conclusion that doesn’t do justice to the reality of the modern-day classroom. Nonetheless, Mr. Brinker’s book does provide fodder for a great discussion in methods and educational theory classes.
Thank you to Booktasters and Mr. Brinker for a free copy of this book.
This concise exploration of the new 3Rs of teaching is an interesting read for administrators who are trying to address the challenges of 21st century education. Although the text addresses approaches and methodologies teachers should take to reach students, it is too general and pedantic to be a practical guide for a new teacher just starting his or her career in the classroom. However, administrators may find it a useful guide in formulating overall departmental and building goals.
Mr. Bricker’s main thesis is that the traditional model treated students’ minds like “bird feeders” that consumed copious amounts of information and memorized details only to regurgitate information on command. Instead, he suggests an “hour glass” analogy which includes synthesis and distillation of information. Okay, no problem, but the analogies just don’t stop. The entire book is peppered with references to lawn mowers ( learning that skims the surface), checkers and chess, funnels, hour glasses, horizontal and vertical planes, and numerous other analogies that either distract or do not do justice to the conceptual methodologies this author is trying to convey.
According to Mr. Bricker, the 3Rs of instruction must include Rich tasks, Relevant application, and Return on investment. As a retired teacher with more than three decades in the classroom, I found these 3Rs to be nothing new. In fact, contextualization, quality tasks, application, and mastering concepts—supposed characteristics of the new 3Rs—are in fact not new at all. The traditional 3Rs have always included them. In fact, without a traditional foundation (memorization) of at least some facts, thinking becomes tedious and muddled. To suggest that traditional 3Rs just encouraged rote learning is an uninspired conclusion that doesn’t do justice to the reality of the modern-day classroom. Nonetheless, Mr. Brinker’s book does provide fodder for a great discussion in methods and educational theory classes.
Thank you to Booktasters and Mr. Brinker for a free copy of this book.
June 10, 2019
As a 17-year teacher in the field of special education, I felt many of Mr. Bricker’s ideas validated my personal way of thinking. One reviewer did not like the analogies and metaphors that were given such as making comparisons of students to bird feeders, but I found his play on words and visual imageries to be helpful, and to make the information less boring. Plus, I was able to better understand what he was trying to say throughout the book.
I would recommend this book to any teacher, regardless of experience. A new teacher might take these ideas and run with them easier, compared to a veteran teacher that may be stuck in their ways. I can hear so many teachers thinking, “oh, I do this already, this is old news.” But do they really? Dealing with students who have learning disabilities, I am excited to try to work towards this way of designing my own lessons for the upcoming school year. Instead of just putting a target on the board stating what we are planning on accomplishing in class (which we are required to do), I will also allow my students to start thinking about what THEY want to achieve in the unit, or lesson. I want my students to feel “intellectually challenged and purposefully connected” to their assignment, and stay away from the "sit and hope they get" kind of mindset that so many teachers seem to have. With skill building and inquiry being the goal in today’s education system, this book helps establish a good way of doing this and getting a good “return on your investment.” For teachers that take the time to develop good lessons, that’s truly what it’s all about. I wish I could incorporate “Genius Hour” like Google and 3M corporation, but since I can't, I am hoping to incorporate something like this within my own class. Quick read, but full of good information.
I would recommend this book to any teacher, regardless of experience. A new teacher might take these ideas and run with them easier, compared to a veteran teacher that may be stuck in their ways. I can hear so many teachers thinking, “oh, I do this already, this is old news.” But do they really? Dealing with students who have learning disabilities, I am excited to try to work towards this way of designing my own lessons for the upcoming school year. Instead of just putting a target on the board stating what we are planning on accomplishing in class (which we are required to do), I will also allow my students to start thinking about what THEY want to achieve in the unit, or lesson. I want my students to feel “intellectually challenged and purposefully connected” to their assignment, and stay away from the "sit and hope they get" kind of mindset that so many teachers seem to have. With skill building and inquiry being the goal in today’s education system, this book helps establish a good way of doing this and getting a good “return on your investment.” For teachers that take the time to develop good lessons, that’s truly what it’s all about. I wish I could incorporate “Genius Hour” like Google and 3M corporation, but since I can't, I am hoping to incorporate something like this within my own class. Quick read, but full of good information.
January 18, 2019
What R we teaching our students? This question provoked me to revisit my teaching strategies.
Mr. Bricker introduced the 3 Rs by an Hour Glass model rather than the traditional bird feeder model which is like the spoon-feeding concept. The bird feeder model is, unfortunately, commonly used by many teachers which as explained by the author is based on fill me approach.
The 3 Rs approach is based on Fulfillment such that each R has its own structure and module to help both teachers and students to fully understand the real meaning behind each R and how to effectively connect the learning concepts to rich tasks related to Real World. The figures show in a simple/ retrievable way the flow of the 3 Rs by using the hour glass model.
The real challenge for every teacher is to formulate rich tasks embedded in the curriculum that ignite the students' passion for learning. Teachers should redo their lesson plans and assignments to fit into the learner's lens and schema backpack bearing in mind that a one size task doesn’t fit all students.
The most important concept is the concise and clear feedback the teachers should provide as it closes the gap between the teacher's lens and the learner’s lens which will help both to move faster in the learning journey.
The most powerful concept is having the hour glass inverted numerous times during a given unit of study. Moreover, the fact that teachers are responsible for creating a meaningful learning opportunities that motivate all students and always address the 3 Rs.
Mr. Bricker introduced the 3 Rs by an Hour Glass model rather than the traditional bird feeder model which is like the spoon-feeding concept. The bird feeder model is, unfortunately, commonly used by many teachers which as explained by the author is based on fill me approach.
The 3 Rs approach is based on Fulfillment such that each R has its own structure and module to help both teachers and students to fully understand the real meaning behind each R and how to effectively connect the learning concepts to rich tasks related to Real World. The figures show in a simple/ retrievable way the flow of the 3 Rs by using the hour glass model.
The real challenge for every teacher is to formulate rich tasks embedded in the curriculum that ignite the students' passion for learning. Teachers should redo their lesson plans and assignments to fit into the learner's lens and schema backpack bearing in mind that a one size task doesn’t fit all students.
The most important concept is the concise and clear feedback the teachers should provide as it closes the gap between the teacher's lens and the learner’s lens which will help both to move faster in the learning journey.
The most powerful concept is having the hour glass inverted numerous times during a given unit of study. Moreover, the fact that teachers are responsible for creating a meaningful learning opportunities that motivate all students and always address the 3 Rs.
April 12, 2020
When I first read this book, I thought it isn't going to affect me much because I'm no longer a student and I'm not a teacher. But there are things in here that still apply to daily life as a life-long learner.
A glimpse into the head of an educator, this in-depth teaching approach was a good experience for me.
A glimpse into the head of an educator, this in-depth teaching approach was a good experience for me.
October 4, 2019
Lot of research has been going in the field of education, particularly on Training and pedagogy. The thrust of research, in this area has been on how to make learning an exciting activity. Learning, even if accelerated by new methods and research, is a time taking process. Children are comparatively quick to find new learning fun-as their practicing and faltering-find favourable appreciation by their parents and other peers.
The book-The 3 Rs of Teaching and Learning, presents new concepts to further the efforts in understanding the process of learning. Surprisingly, in a very precise manner, Jamie Bricker, has made it a powerful capsule of only 66 pages to explain his new model. And, this has been done by including colorful sketches. The author has started with the problem, without including a customary Foreword, or recommendations. In my opinion, this itself should be good exercise for the reader, keeping in the new concepts of training and learning.
The original concept of 3 Rs in education, for teaching and learning rested on; R(Reading); R(Writing ); and R(Arithmetic) have long been stressed for education, from the scratch. Although, these concept give a very wide scope to educate a child as he/she grows up in life, but the emphasis on learning by rote, had placed all the stress on Memory-to retain and test his/her learning. This has resulted in seriously undermining a student's Learning. With the explosion of information, in the age of internet, this methodology is hardly of much use. The author very tacitly, introduces a new, 4th R, to define as Reinvestment. To address the issue of 'Learn to Unlearn and Relearn'-to continue the life long learning process.
The traditional training process has been compared to the model of Bird Feeder for any subject. A student's brain is suppose to collect the teachings in such Bird Feeders, only to release them, through holes when completing assignments or answering in examination or tests. This required memory to do the job. Each subject required separate feeder, and their was hardly any linkages within the different subjects taught, to gain understanding. Even such linkages were wanting in the same subjects-as a student graduated from lower to higher class. Overall, the success of teaching, to demonstrate learning rested most on the capacity to reproduce from Memory.
To address these limitations, the author has come up with the 3 New Rs to identify: first R for Richness; second R for Relevance; and third R for Return on Investment, for better training and learning.
The book then elaborates on the new Rs so defined, using a model of an Hour Glass, with a filter in the middle of the two halves of the Hour Glass.
The issues addressed in the new Rs can be expected to answer questions as under.
1. Richness (Upper half of hour glass)
Are the tasks given to students enriching, by providing Depth and Breadth, enough to go over those required by 'Curriculum' prescribed?
Are the tasks focus on 'Why's and 'How's, while the students reach solutions, and also during class discussion, to improve their thinking process?
Are the tasks have complexity, to work out by most students-rather than made unnecessarily difficult for only few students to attempt?
2. Relevance (Middle half of hour glass)
As the students learn, they develop a schema of their own. This helps to regulate their learning. The new task received by the students then go through, 'Learner's Lens' to determine if the tasks can motivate them. Do the teachers realise this fact?
The teachers design the tasks, using their 'Teacher's Lens', in a bid to usefully engage students. Through the process of 'Feedback', from the students, the relevance of tasks can be improved. Do the teachers employ this process of feedback?
As a result, do the tasks then engage students more effectively?
3. Return On Investment (Lower Half of Hour Glass)
As financial investments require, Return on Investment, so are the concepts relevant for the educational platforms.
To what extent the students will be able to utilise the learning in Problem Solving with the work tasks they face in real life?
Do the students get required freedom for Creativity in the learning environment?
Are opportunities created for students to share their results with other students for creating further enthusiasm to lean?
The idea is to evolve a process of 'How to Learn', not be rote, but, by trying and reflecting on mistakes made along the way, and to arrive at improved results. Experience of Google employees have also been discussed.
4. Reinvestment (Inverted Hour Glass)
A new R, not in the book title, has been lastly defined as Reinvestment in the Education process, for life long learning. The idea is to further refine the learning by utilising the Return of Investment made on earlier training and education. Students may have to unlearn and relearn new skills to continue their relevance in the new age of ever expanding knowledge. This process of nutrition can be modelled by reversing the Hour Glass Model, proposed in the book.
Lastly, the book compares the ten aspects of 'Traditional Methods' against the improvements in the new model.
The book is specially recommended to All teachers-at any level. All are teachers, at some point in their life, so every one has lot to learn from the book.
The book-The 3 Rs of Teaching and Learning, presents new concepts to further the efforts in understanding the process of learning. Surprisingly, in a very precise manner, Jamie Bricker, has made it a powerful capsule of only 66 pages to explain his new model. And, this has been done by including colorful sketches. The author has started with the problem, without including a customary Foreword, or recommendations. In my opinion, this itself should be good exercise for the reader, keeping in the new concepts of training and learning.
The original concept of 3 Rs in education, for teaching and learning rested on; R(Reading); R(Writing ); and R(Arithmetic) have long been stressed for education, from the scratch. Although, these concept give a very wide scope to educate a child as he/she grows up in life, but the emphasis on learning by rote, had placed all the stress on Memory-to retain and test his/her learning. This has resulted in seriously undermining a student's Learning. With the explosion of information, in the age of internet, this methodology is hardly of much use. The author very tacitly, introduces a new, 4th R, to define as Reinvestment. To address the issue of 'Learn to Unlearn and Relearn'-to continue the life long learning process.
The traditional training process has been compared to the model of Bird Feeder for any subject. A student's brain is suppose to collect the teachings in such Bird Feeders, only to release them, through holes when completing assignments or answering in examination or tests. This required memory to do the job. Each subject required separate feeder, and their was hardly any linkages within the different subjects taught, to gain understanding. Even such linkages were wanting in the same subjects-as a student graduated from lower to higher class. Overall, the success of teaching, to demonstrate learning rested most on the capacity to reproduce from Memory.
To address these limitations, the author has come up with the 3 New Rs to identify: first R for Richness; second R for Relevance; and third R for Return on Investment, for better training and learning.
The book then elaborates on the new Rs so defined, using a model of an Hour Glass, with a filter in the middle of the two halves of the Hour Glass.
The issues addressed in the new Rs can be expected to answer questions as under.
1. Richness (Upper half of hour glass)
Are the tasks given to students enriching, by providing Depth and Breadth, enough to go over those required by 'Curriculum' prescribed?
Are the tasks focus on 'Why's and 'How's, while the students reach solutions, and also during class discussion, to improve their thinking process?
Are the tasks have complexity, to work out by most students-rather than made unnecessarily difficult for only few students to attempt?
2. Relevance (Middle half of hour glass)
As the students learn, they develop a schema of their own. This helps to regulate their learning. The new task received by the students then go through, 'Learner's Lens' to determine if the tasks can motivate them. Do the teachers realise this fact?
The teachers design the tasks, using their 'Teacher's Lens', in a bid to usefully engage students. Through the process of 'Feedback', from the students, the relevance of tasks can be improved. Do the teachers employ this process of feedback?
As a result, do the tasks then engage students more effectively?
3. Return On Investment (Lower Half of Hour Glass)
As financial investments require, Return on Investment, so are the concepts relevant for the educational platforms.
To what extent the students will be able to utilise the learning in Problem Solving with the work tasks they face in real life?
Do the students get required freedom for Creativity in the learning environment?
Are opportunities created for students to share their results with other students for creating further enthusiasm to lean?
The idea is to evolve a process of 'How to Learn', not be rote, but, by trying and reflecting on mistakes made along the way, and to arrive at improved results. Experience of Google employees have also been discussed.
4. Reinvestment (Inverted Hour Glass)
A new R, not in the book title, has been lastly defined as Reinvestment in the Education process, for life long learning. The idea is to further refine the learning by utilising the Return of Investment made on earlier training and education. Students may have to unlearn and relearn new skills to continue their relevance in the new age of ever expanding knowledge. This process of nutrition can be modelled by reversing the Hour Glass Model, proposed in the book.
Lastly, the book compares the ten aspects of 'Traditional Methods' against the improvements in the new model.
The book is specially recommended to All teachers-at any level. All are teachers, at some point in their life, so every one has lot to learn from the book.
September 2, 2021
Very highly recommended reading. For those in the teaching field of any level and from every stage on their career path it certainly is a must-read book. Also, I think it may be useful for so many others in need to communicate and inspire, to lead, to organise, to manage... because it draws you closer to the process of learning and also, closer to critical thinking. Do we not know these times that we live on require new perspectives and new ways of engaging with knowledge and learning? If you agree, this book will be a really good way to start the path of that finding.
Another thing I could say about this book is that it fuelled me with inspiration through really simple yet smart insights and tools I could use. It is of easy and fast reading, however, even though the book doesn't have too many pages, the author has managed to fill every chapter with so good mind-opening and pragmatic information that it could take you a while to complete a thorough reading, if you wanted to. It was like taking pills of joy every time I read it. It may sound like a bit overreacting but honestly, it was really inspiring and helped me get ready to my new classes. And it helped me think more, and think better when engaging with my students.
I could say so much more, but I'd rather have the book speak for itself; just read it and let me know of what you think...!
Every chapter starts with a quote and one says: "The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see". And although we "know" that, we don't really "know". I think this books tries to get you there, giving you all the tools Jamie Bricker has for you to really know what "showing without telling" may be about. Let's start changing old and self paradigms, let's start setting the engines to our brains and questioning all - and by all the book means we, ourselves, our ways of teaching AND learning - so we can all be part of that process called education - students AND teachers as well, so we can make knowledge a back and forward infinite exercise and experience.
Thank you, Mr. Bricker for sharing all this, I enjoyed the book so very much! I really helped me when I needed!! Surely I will come back every year to revise phrases and concepts I highlighted...
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Mi lengua nativa es el castellano así que debajo transcribiré en, seguramente, un mejor español lo que quise decir más arriba.
Lectura muy recomendable. Para aquellos en el campo de la enseñanza de cualquier nivel y de todas las etapas de su carrera, sin duda es un libro de lectura obligada. Además, creo que puede ser útil para tantos otros que necesiten comunicarse e inspirar, liderar, organizar, gestionar... porque te acerca al proceso de aprendizaje y, también, al pensamiento crítico. ¿Acaso no somos conscientes de que el tiempo en que vivimos requiere nuevas perspectivas y nuevas formas de relacionarse y conectar con el conocimiento y el aprendizaje? Si quien lee este comentario está de acuerdo con esto que digo, creo que este libro será una muy buena manera de iniciar el camino hacia ese hallazgo.
Otra cosa que podría decir sobre el libro es que me llenó de inspiración, y lo hizo a través de realmente simples y, sin embargo, inteligentes "insights" y herramientas para que pudiera usar. También, es de lectura fácil y rápida, y a pesar de ello, aunque el libro no tenga demasiadas páginas, el autor ha logrado llenar cada capítulo con información tan buena y pragmática que puede llevarle a uno un tiempo hacer una lectura minuciosa, si quisiera. Para mi fue como tomar pastillas de alegría cada vez que leía el libro. Puede sonar un poco exagerado pero, sinceramente, fue muy inspirador y me ayudó a prepararme para mis nuevas clases. Además, me ayudó a pensar más y a pensar mejor al relacionarme con mis alumnos.
Podría decir mucho más, pero prefiero que el libro hable por sí mismo; solo léanlo y me dicen...!
Cada capítulo comienza con una cita y una de ellas dice: "Los mejores profesores son aquellos que te muestran dónde buscar, pero no te dicen qué ver". Y aunque "sabemos" eso, realmente no lo "sabemos". Creo que este libro intenta llevarte a ese lugar brindándote todas las herramientas que Jamie Bricker tiene, para que realmente sepas de qué se trata ese "mostrar dónde, sin decir qué".
Debemos comenzar a cambiar los paradigmas, antiguos y propios, comencemos a encender los motores en nuestros cerebros y a cuestionarnos todo, y con todo el libro se refiere a nosotros, a nosotros mismos, NUESTRAS formas de enseñar Y APRENDER, para que todos podamos ser parte de ese proceso llamado educación: los estudiantes Y los profesores TAMBIÉN, para que podamos hacer del conocimiento un ejercicio y una experiencia infinitos de ida y vuelta.
Gracias, Sr. Bricker por compartir todo esto, ¡disfruté mucho el libro! ¡¡Realmente me ayudó cuando lo necesitaba!! Seguro que volveré cada año a revisar las frases y conceptos que resalté.
Another thing I could say about this book is that it fuelled me with inspiration through really simple yet smart insights and tools I could use. It is of easy and fast reading, however, even though the book doesn't have too many pages, the author has managed to fill every chapter with so good mind-opening and pragmatic information that it could take you a while to complete a thorough reading, if you wanted to. It was like taking pills of joy every time I read it. It may sound like a bit overreacting but honestly, it was really inspiring and helped me get ready to my new classes. And it helped me think more, and think better when engaging with my students.
I could say so much more, but I'd rather have the book speak for itself; just read it and let me know of what you think...!
Every chapter starts with a quote and one says: "The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see". And although we "know" that, we don't really "know". I think this books tries to get you there, giving you all the tools Jamie Bricker has for you to really know what "showing without telling" may be about. Let's start changing old and self paradigms, let's start setting the engines to our brains and questioning all - and by all the book means we, ourselves, our ways of teaching AND learning - so we can all be part of that process called education - students AND teachers as well, so we can make knowledge a back and forward infinite exercise and experience.
Thank you, Mr. Bricker for sharing all this, I enjoyed the book so very much! I really helped me when I needed!! Surely I will come back every year to revise phrases and concepts I highlighted...
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Mi lengua nativa es el castellano así que debajo transcribiré en, seguramente, un mejor español lo que quise decir más arriba.
Lectura muy recomendable. Para aquellos en el campo de la enseñanza de cualquier nivel y de todas las etapas de su carrera, sin duda es un libro de lectura obligada. Además, creo que puede ser útil para tantos otros que necesiten comunicarse e inspirar, liderar, organizar, gestionar... porque te acerca al proceso de aprendizaje y, también, al pensamiento crítico. ¿Acaso no somos conscientes de que el tiempo en que vivimos requiere nuevas perspectivas y nuevas formas de relacionarse y conectar con el conocimiento y el aprendizaje? Si quien lee este comentario está de acuerdo con esto que digo, creo que este libro será una muy buena manera de iniciar el camino hacia ese hallazgo.
Otra cosa que podría decir sobre el libro es que me llenó de inspiración, y lo hizo a través de realmente simples y, sin embargo, inteligentes "insights" y herramientas para que pudiera usar. También, es de lectura fácil y rápida, y a pesar de ello, aunque el libro no tenga demasiadas páginas, el autor ha logrado llenar cada capítulo con información tan buena y pragmática que puede llevarle a uno un tiempo hacer una lectura minuciosa, si quisiera. Para mi fue como tomar pastillas de alegría cada vez que leía el libro. Puede sonar un poco exagerado pero, sinceramente, fue muy inspirador y me ayudó a prepararme para mis nuevas clases. Además, me ayudó a pensar más y a pensar mejor al relacionarme con mis alumnos.
Podría decir mucho más, pero prefiero que el libro hable por sí mismo; solo léanlo y me dicen...!
Cada capítulo comienza con una cita y una de ellas dice: "Los mejores profesores son aquellos que te muestran dónde buscar, pero no te dicen qué ver". Y aunque "sabemos" eso, realmente no lo "sabemos". Creo que este libro intenta llevarte a ese lugar brindándote todas las herramientas que Jamie Bricker tiene, para que realmente sepas de qué se trata ese "mostrar dónde, sin decir qué".
Debemos comenzar a cambiar los paradigmas, antiguos y propios, comencemos a encender los motores en nuestros cerebros y a cuestionarnos todo, y con todo el libro se refiere a nosotros, a nosotros mismos, NUESTRAS formas de enseñar Y APRENDER, para que todos podamos ser parte de ese proceso llamado educación: los estudiantes Y los profesores TAMBIÉN, para que podamos hacer del conocimiento un ejercicio y una experiencia infinitos de ida y vuelta.
Gracias, Sr. Bricker por compartir todo esto, ¡disfruté mucho el libro! ¡¡Realmente me ayudó cuando lo necesitaba!! Seguro que volveré cada año a revisar las frases y conceptos que resalté.
June 22, 2021
"What a student supposedly learned is what a student successfully remembered."
The New 3 Rs of Teaching and Learning will discuss the traditional teaching and learning activity method, and it affects our educational system today. Because of that, this book presents new 3Rs of teaching & learning and how they can improve the student's achievement. Developed by Jamie Bricker, a long-time teacher, and administrator in a school board in Whitby, Ontario with a great passion for the educational field.
Consisted of 6 chapters, it will explain more in detail about the new 3rs which is Richness, Relevance, and Return on Investment(ROI). To explain both of the concepts, Jamie used the analogy to make it easier for the readers to understand. By using The Bird Feeder concept as a medium, he will discuss the traditional method of 3Rs and why it seems irrelevance in today's modern world with the constant changing of lifestyles and technology. And, Jamie proposes a new 3rs method as a solution by using The Hour Glass concept, also known as The Fulfilment. Every 3 Rs will be explained one by one and how to implement it into the educational system.
For me, an interesting part of this book is when the author explained the Richness element, especially the Depth & Breadth segments. Jamie had mentioned something called The Horizontal Plane. The author gives a sample question and how it can encourage the students to develop their thinking and problem-solving skills. How many subjects like Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Health & Language can be combined very well and integrated into one question. I really like a question that can make us thinks more and I believe if more questions like this had been developed in school or educational institutions, it can bring positive effects to student's development. As Margaret Mead had said, "children must be taught how to think, not what to think."
Finally, I really enjoyed this book because it offers a new perspective to me as a reader and how it encourages me to think more since I like to explore new things in m daily life. Besides, it is easy to follow and I really recommended this book to aspiring teachers and educators. I am not hesitant to give it my 5-star. I hope the new 3Rs can be fully implemented effectively and brings improvement not only to the educational system but also to students' achievements.
The New 3 Rs of Teaching and Learning will discuss the traditional teaching and learning activity method, and it affects our educational system today. Because of that, this book presents new 3Rs of teaching & learning and how they can improve the student's achievement. Developed by Jamie Bricker, a long-time teacher, and administrator in a school board in Whitby, Ontario with a great passion for the educational field.
Consisted of 6 chapters, it will explain more in detail about the new 3rs which is Richness, Relevance, and Return on Investment(ROI). To explain both of the concepts, Jamie used the analogy to make it easier for the readers to understand. By using The Bird Feeder concept as a medium, he will discuss the traditional method of 3Rs and why it seems irrelevance in today's modern world with the constant changing of lifestyles and technology. And, Jamie proposes a new 3rs method as a solution by using The Hour Glass concept, also known as The Fulfilment. Every 3 Rs will be explained one by one and how to implement it into the educational system.
For me, an interesting part of this book is when the author explained the Richness element, especially the Depth & Breadth segments. Jamie had mentioned something called The Horizontal Plane. The author gives a sample question and how it can encourage the students to develop their thinking and problem-solving skills. How many subjects like Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Health & Language can be combined very well and integrated into one question. I really like a question that can make us thinks more and I believe if more questions like this had been developed in school or educational institutions, it can bring positive effects to student's development. As Margaret Mead had said, "children must be taught how to think, not what to think."
Finally, I really enjoyed this book because it offers a new perspective to me as a reader and how it encourages me to think more since I like to explore new things in m daily life. Besides, it is easy to follow and I really recommended this book to aspiring teachers and educators. I am not hesitant to give it my 5-star. I hope the new 3Rs can be fully implemented effectively and brings improvement not only to the educational system but also to students' achievements.
January 15, 2022
The New 3 Rs of Teaching and Learning: Thoughts
This book by author, Jamie Bricker, may be a little book but it has a lot to say. If its message was taken, tried, and fully implemented it would convert many of our learning institutions from ‘warehouses’ to centers of influence and innovation. Imagine all those minds learning the frame, but then having the ability to use their imagination, and eventually insights to fill the canvas. All this in an environment that is not focused on remembering but rather understanding and insight.
Wow!
The book does have its strengths – the hourglass concept is also strong. Alliteration is good. However, the book could use a story of Al (or Bart or Connie or, even, Debra) to humanize and emphasize the important message. Its message is strong, but the author fails to take on a learning journey – too bad, because I think the material and conceptualization were there.
“The potential impact of learners generating a profitable return on investment based on rich, relevant tasks would be severely compromised without the all-important 4th R: Reinvestment.”
Before I got to the above phrase, I was thinking that our education system must develop a model of iteration – where students can apply what they have learnt to deeper and fuller meaning. It needs to eliminate much of the obfuscation and bureaucratic obstacles that currently exist. From funding, to streaming, to ticking, to bobbing – we need a system to encourage and reward learning. Learning and all its glorious errors, so that we can all benefit from the experience and insights that those errors bring.
In case you are wondering the 3 Rs refer to:
• Richness to routinely enriching tasks
• Relevance so tasks are relevant to the
• Return On Investment so providing opportunities to apply this new learning
“Learning is the only thing the mind never exhausts, never fears and never regrets.” ~ Leonardo Da Vinci
As Alvin Toffler stated, “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”
The author concludes by reminding us that, “the ultimate goal of education is to teach our students how to think, not how to remember!”
Lino Matteo ©™
Twitter @Lino_Matteo
https://linomatteo.wordpress.com/2022...
This book by author, Jamie Bricker, may be a little book but it has a lot to say. If its message was taken, tried, and fully implemented it would convert many of our learning institutions from ‘warehouses’ to centers of influence and innovation. Imagine all those minds learning the frame, but then having the ability to use their imagination, and eventually insights to fill the canvas. All this in an environment that is not focused on remembering but rather understanding and insight.
Wow!
The book does have its strengths – the hourglass concept is also strong. Alliteration is good. However, the book could use a story of Al (or Bart or Connie or, even, Debra) to humanize and emphasize the important message. Its message is strong, but the author fails to take on a learning journey – too bad, because I think the material and conceptualization were there.
“The potential impact of learners generating a profitable return on investment based on rich, relevant tasks would be severely compromised without the all-important 4th R: Reinvestment.”
Before I got to the above phrase, I was thinking that our education system must develop a model of iteration – where students can apply what they have learnt to deeper and fuller meaning. It needs to eliminate much of the obfuscation and bureaucratic obstacles that currently exist. From funding, to streaming, to ticking, to bobbing – we need a system to encourage and reward learning. Learning and all its glorious errors, so that we can all benefit from the experience and insights that those errors bring.
In case you are wondering the 3 Rs refer to:
• Richness to routinely enriching tasks
• Relevance so tasks are relevant to the
• Return On Investment so providing opportunities to apply this new learning
“Learning is the only thing the mind never exhausts, never fears and never regrets.” ~ Leonardo Da Vinci
As Alvin Toffler stated, “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”
The author concludes by reminding us that, “the ultimate goal of education is to teach our students how to think, not how to remember!”
Lino Matteo ©™
Twitter @Lino_Matteo
https://linomatteo.wordpress.com/2022...
September 2, 2020
The New 3 Rs of Teaching and Learning by Jamie Bricker is an explosive educational book that challenges the status quo of traditional teaching and learning methods. Given the changes in our world today from the analog to the digital way of living, the author is at pains to understand why traditional teaching methods still hold sway in the modern day. Worse still is that these traditional teaching and learning practise keeps churning out analog outcomes in a digital age.
Using relevant quotes, concise explanations, illustrations and visual asides, the book explains the overwhelming benefits inherent in a modern method of teaching and learning. The bird feeder- hour glass metaphor referenced through out the book succinctly explains the rationale for new methods of teaching and learning. This new methods incorporates richness, relevance, and return on investment when it comes to teaching and learning. It shows clearly how teaching and learning cannot only be fun and innovative but sustainable in the long run.
When a teacher's perspective is synthesized with a learners perspective on a given concept, the result is sustainable growth and long term improvement which is an important foundation for work ethics by students and teachers alike. With this strong foundation, learning and teaching is made easy, the return on investment simply means rinse and repeat albeit in another grade with new challenges.
As a former teacher myself and part time lecturer, I couldn't help but notice how the author pours out his years of experiences and expertise into the book. This is especially seen in the relevant methods and illustrations to make for easy assimilation. The ideas therein are not just great but practical. However, the challenge will be getting the government and relevant authorities to incorporate these schemes into the curriculum given most are not ready for this far reaching and broad changes that challenges the status quo.
The books comes highly recommended for academics, educational administrators, teachers and learners alike to look into the new methods of teaching and learning. Indeed "the illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn" Alvin Toffler, (P. 61).
Using relevant quotes, concise explanations, illustrations and visual asides, the book explains the overwhelming benefits inherent in a modern method of teaching and learning. The bird feeder- hour glass metaphor referenced through out the book succinctly explains the rationale for new methods of teaching and learning. This new methods incorporates richness, relevance, and return on investment when it comes to teaching and learning. It shows clearly how teaching and learning cannot only be fun and innovative but sustainable in the long run.
When a teacher's perspective is synthesized with a learners perspective on a given concept, the result is sustainable growth and long term improvement which is an important foundation for work ethics by students and teachers alike. With this strong foundation, learning and teaching is made easy, the return on investment simply means rinse and repeat albeit in another grade with new challenges.
As a former teacher myself and part time lecturer, I couldn't help but notice how the author pours out his years of experiences and expertise into the book. This is especially seen in the relevant methods and illustrations to make for easy assimilation. The ideas therein are not just great but practical. However, the challenge will be getting the government and relevant authorities to incorporate these schemes into the curriculum given most are not ready for this far reaching and broad changes that challenges the status quo.
The books comes highly recommended for academics, educational administrators, teachers and learners alike to look into the new methods of teaching and learning. Indeed "the illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn" Alvin Toffler, (P. 61).
August 17, 2021
I have honestly, sincerely, never encountered a "book" such as Jamie Bricker's The New 3Rs. I place the word book in quotes, because this is not a conventional book. It is, rather, a series of videos, blogs, podcasts, and webinars. When I opened the title page, I first thought that I had been forwarded just one page. Then, I started "clicking" on the words Home, About, Speaking, Affective Leadership, Podcast, Blog, Videos, and Contact, and things happened. Mr. Bricker has incorporated a mass of technology to present his information and ideas in a whole new format, which I found to be interesting and engaging. The book incorporates an overview, entitled "home", which lists what seem to be the author's most important points - positivity promotes productivity, make tasks purposeful and practical, add contextual applications, answer the "why" and "how" of education, all of which are touched on in the "speaking" section. Mr. Bricker then uses leadership blogs to define affective leadership, emphasizing the job process, care for the people, and the planning process. He offers a podcast which discuss activities to refresh the approach, entitled "recharge batteries" as well as offering other podcast suggestions for looking back at 2020, enhancing family literacy, and tuning out technology. Next come a series a blogs which further define affective leadership and sustainable success. In a series of videos, Bricker then covers cultivating commitment, establishing authority, empowering, sharing information, assuring communication clarity, conveying optimism, maintaining awareness of optics, and keeping a positive presence, ending with a summary of the guiding principles of affective leadership. The final effective section of this book contains four webinars for dealing with schooling at home.
A cowboy would refer to this book as "quite a ride." My senses tell me that I experienced every possible form of recorded information. I found it enlightening and worthwhile, though my personal preference would be for the book to include anecdotal information - give a few real life examples of how these methods actually function in the classroom and workplace. Regardless, I would certainly recommend this "book."
A cowboy would refer to this book as "quite a ride." My senses tell me that I experienced every possible form of recorded information. I found it enlightening and worthwhile, though my personal preference would be for the book to include anecdotal information - give a few real life examples of how these methods actually function in the classroom and workplace. Regardless, I would certainly recommend this "book."
October 2, 2021
The book starts of with the author mentioning about how the traditional teaching model is similar to a bird feeder wherein the emphasis is on rote learning and he then went on to propose the new model which was analogous to an hour glass and emphasized on richness of content, being relevant to the students and using the said in practical life to gain returns.
I had mixed feelings about the book when I was done with it. The reason being that although the author has presented the info in a new form ie a new analogy but it doesn't change the fact there's new about it. For years now the education system has been under scrutiny for not being practical enough and many changes have already been brought about. Also it doesn't take way from the fact that some amount of memorizing will always be required.
What else that didn't work for me was the way all the information is presented. There is no practical application tips or strategies for teachers and lots of theory. Also number of subdivision and references in each of the 3rs is actually too much info and not very systemised which would actually be ironic since the book wants to emphasize practibility in learning.
Overall an below average read. Maybe could get better with a little more editing of information is presented to the readers.
I had mixed feelings about the book when I was done with it. The reason being that although the author has presented the info in a new form ie a new analogy but it doesn't change the fact there's new about it. For years now the education system has been under scrutiny for not being practical enough and many changes have already been brought about. Also it doesn't take way from the fact that some amount of memorizing will always be required.
What else that didn't work for me was the way all the information is presented. There is no practical application tips or strategies for teachers and lots of theory. Also number of subdivision and references in each of the 3rs is actually too much info and not very systemised which would actually be ironic since the book wants to emphasize practibility in learning.
Overall an below average read. Maybe could get better with a little more editing of information is presented to the readers.
November 15, 2021
Learning never ends but it is how what we learn impacts our lives. The book is about how changing the model of teaching can impact a student's life and in turn affect the whole of society. The author begins by looking at the traditional method of teaching which is termed as The Fill Me Up Bird Feeder Model where the understanding of the child is measured by his or her ability to retain information and pass a test. This model has its own set of problems since most of the time the impact span is short-lived.
Fortunately, there is another model known as the hour glass model that makes use of the 3Rs. These are richness, relevance and return on investment and when a teacher follows these, the student is able to forge their own path, develop new interests and contribute to the solving of problems in society.
This is an excellent book as it uncovers one of the greatest problems in the education system. This is a priceless source of information that every teacher, parent and curriculum creator should get their hands on.
Brilliant work Jamie Bricker.
I'd definitely recommend this book 💯
Fortunately, there is another model known as the hour glass model that makes use of the 3Rs. These are richness, relevance and return on investment and when a teacher follows these, the student is able to forge their own path, develop new interests and contribute to the solving of problems in society.
This is an excellent book as it uncovers one of the greatest problems in the education system. This is a priceless source of information that every teacher, parent and curriculum creator should get their hands on.
Brilliant work Jamie Bricker.
I'd definitely recommend this book 💯
September 7, 2019
This book is about introducing a new teaching template to hone all students' way of learning in a meaningful and motivating way.
The strategies mentioned are promising as it provides emphasis on the importance of correlating the child's pace and interest to how a child needs to be taught. I just hoped the book provided more concrete examples. For a person who is not in the teaching profession, I find it difficult to connect the 3 R theories in real life setting.
As stated in the book, "Recall should never be considered the 'be all and end all' of meaningful learning." I would appreciate a teacher who follows this kind of teaching. I believe critical thinking exercises are far better and more useful rather than memorizing what the book is stating.
I highly recommend this book to the teaching profession group so that a new way of teaching will be implemented in the classroom. This will soon develop the students' way of thinking, enabling them to think out of the box at a young age.
The strategies mentioned are promising as it provides emphasis on the importance of correlating the child's pace and interest to how a child needs to be taught. I just hoped the book provided more concrete examples. For a person who is not in the teaching profession, I find it difficult to connect the 3 R theories in real life setting.
As stated in the book, "Recall should never be considered the 'be all and end all' of meaningful learning." I would appreciate a teacher who follows this kind of teaching. I believe critical thinking exercises are far better and more useful rather than memorizing what the book is stating.
I highly recommend this book to the teaching profession group so that a new way of teaching will be implemented in the classroom. This will soon develop the students' way of thinking, enabling them to think out of the box at a young age.
December 14, 2020
Not a light reading, even if there are less than 100 pages only.
I can relate so much with this book. I often said "Yes, that's right!" every time I read the very good sentences. Even though (fortunately), I don't experience these things. Maybe it's because I am a Diploma student, therefore I don't always learn writing material, but the practical too. But I was a high school student, so I can relate. This is a recommended book for any student, teacher, and lecturer out there.
But, I just don't understand why there are few of the examples. I mean, after each explanations (or at least after each chapters), why don't you write the examples? As in the examples that explain the contents more. (Sorry if my writing here is not that effective to read, ahaha)
I can finally found the 'real' examples around page 50 and the rest.
Thank you for writing this book. This is such an interesting thin book. Will definitely recommend it to my bookworm friends!
I can relate so much with this book. I often said "Yes, that's right!" every time I read the very good sentences. Even though (fortunately), I don't experience these things. Maybe it's because I am a Diploma student, therefore I don't always learn writing material, but the practical too. But I was a high school student, so I can relate. This is a recommended book for any student, teacher, and lecturer out there.
But, I just don't understand why there are few of the examples. I mean, after each explanations (or at least after each chapters), why don't you write the examples? As in the examples that explain the contents more. (Sorry if my writing here is not that effective to read, ahaha)
I can finally found the 'real' examples around page 50 and the rest.
Thank you for writing this book. This is such an interesting thin book. Will definitely recommend it to my bookworm friends!
June 23, 2021
A relevant resource for teachers and learners of every age.
In a concise manner, Jamie Bricker manages to explore and explain how teachers can fully engage students. The terms and examples are written in an easy-to-understand way, even for those not in the field of education.
As an adult student, I found this book fascinating, as it helped me understand not only why I am struggling a bit now, but also why I might have struggled with concepts while at school.
The author's analogies and metaphors are a wonderful way to explain how important it is for teachers to look at the bigger picture of a child's/person's education.
I'm generally not a visual learner, but found each and every diagram, illustration and table, relevant and explained in an accessible way.
Highly recommended for teachers in any and all settings, as well as learners.
Thank you to Booktasters and the author for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
In a concise manner, Jamie Bricker manages to explore and explain how teachers can fully engage students. The terms and examples are written in an easy-to-understand way, even for those not in the field of education.
As an adult student, I found this book fascinating, as it helped me understand not only why I am struggling a bit now, but also why I might have struggled with concepts while at school.
The author's analogies and metaphors are a wonderful way to explain how important it is for teachers to look at the bigger picture of a child's/person's education.
I'm generally not a visual learner, but found each and every diagram, illustration and table, relevant and explained in an accessible way.
Highly recommended for teachers in any and all settings, as well as learners.
Thank you to Booktasters and the author for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
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October 9, 2021Thank you to Booktasters and the author for sending me this copy of the book!
The book starts with comparing the learning process to a bird feeder, and that instantly made me interested in reading the book. I'm always curious to learn everything about learning, so this book was right up my alley!
I enjoyed how easy to read this book was, usually non-fiction books, especially ones about learning are usually pretty dry. But this book was a quick, to-the-point read. Accompanied with illustrations and short chapters and paragraphs, it made this book a delight to read.
I feel like this book should be a mandatory read to any who teaches at school or any educational institution. The author's point of view about ROI of learning was quite interesting and unique, I've never thought about it from that lens, it was really eye-opening.
One of my favorite quotes from the book is: "Routinely imposing learning limits on students robs them of their zest for future learning."
The book starts with comparing the learning process to a bird feeder, and that instantly made me interested in reading the book. I'm always curious to learn everything about learning, so this book was right up my alley!
I enjoyed how easy to read this book was, usually non-fiction books, especially ones about learning are usually pretty dry. But this book was a quick, to-the-point read. Accompanied with illustrations and short chapters and paragraphs, it made this book a delight to read.
I feel like this book should be a mandatory read to any who teaches at school or any educational institution. The author's point of view about ROI of learning was quite interesting and unique, I've never thought about it from that lens, it was really eye-opening.
One of my favorite quotes from the book is: "Routinely imposing learning limits on students robs them of their zest for future learning."
September 27, 2019
As a teacher myself, the book enlighten me so much and makes me thinking and rethinking again on how i approach my students so far and how can i improvise my method. My headmaster always remind us to make the lesson meaningful. The book provides step by step on how to tackle students' learning nowaday. It is no longer just know how to read and remember the facts, but how to ensure that all learning oppurtunities are genuinely meaningful and motivating to all learners.
It is a must read book for all the educators. Even as parents, it will help us not to judge our kids on their summative assessment and provide ways of thinking so our kids will give return on investment accordingly.
Thank you booktasters on twitter and the author Mr Jamie Bricker for giving me the chance to read this book and had moments of realization on how to teach better.
It is a must read book for all the educators. Even as parents, it will help us not to judge our kids on their summative assessment and provide ways of thinking so our kids will give return on investment accordingly.
Thank you booktasters on twitter and the author Mr Jamie Bricker for giving me the chance to read this book and had moments of realization on how to teach better.
May 7, 2020
Are you an educator, teacher or mentor for learners? With so much theories about how best to educate learners, Jamie Bricker provides the exact fit.
The New 3 R's of Teaching and Learning, takes a critical look at how students learn and the best approach educators need to adopt to help learners grasp what is been taught.
Teachers could want reasons to change teaching methodology, Jamie Bricker provides a clear distinction between the Traditional 3 R's and the new 3 R's. The final outcome will inspire any genuine seeker of learning improvement to change strategy. One strong reason in support of his propositions are the outcome desired from Assesment. The new 3 R's assesment outcome meets the requirement of a new world today.
What are these 3 R's; Richness, Relevance and Return on Investment. Wait no more, grab a copy NOW.
The New 3 R's of Teaching and Learning, takes a critical look at how students learn and the best approach educators need to adopt to help learners grasp what is been taught.
Teachers could want reasons to change teaching methodology, Jamie Bricker provides a clear distinction between the Traditional 3 R's and the new 3 R's. The final outcome will inspire any genuine seeker of learning improvement to change strategy. One strong reason in support of his propositions are the outcome desired from Assesment. The new 3 R's assesment outcome meets the requirement of a new world today.
What are these 3 R's; Richness, Relevance and Return on Investment. Wait no more, grab a copy NOW.
December 26, 2020
I personally can tell that the book is great when a few statements, concepts, and quotes stay back with me after reading it. It is well structured and is filled will many great illustrations and quotations. Our education system follows a one-size-fits-all learning model that frustrates many students as we all learn differently. Sometimes we feel excluded and demotivated to participate in the class. Mindsets and inclusiveness figure in the Richness chapter is one of my favorite illustrations. It explains the mindsets of the students and how teachers need to provide tasks that ensure fulfillment. Learner's Lens, explanation about praise and performance-based feedback, depth of learning are my favorite topics. The New 3 Rs vs The Traditional 3 Rs table nicely compared and gives the summary of the entire book.
August 22, 2021
As a curious reader, this book caught my attention and after I finished this book, I'm really content that I laid my hands on a good book.
The author has done extensive background research before writing this book and his honest attempts are visible and can be felt by the readers throughout the book. Being a reader in early twenties, I can validate a lot of things mentioned in this book through my personal experiences, and I feel that every person like me will find this book quite relatable.
The language used in the book is lucid and the terms and examples are illustrated in an easy-to-understand way, so that anyone, irrespective of their field, can easily comprehend what the author wants to say. I'll recommend this book to the young readers, especially students and all the teachers, professors, and lecturers out there.
The author has done extensive background research before writing this book and his honest attempts are visible and can be felt by the readers throughout the book. Being a reader in early twenties, I can validate a lot of things mentioned in this book through my personal experiences, and I feel that every person like me will find this book quite relatable.
The language used in the book is lucid and the terms and examples are illustrated in an easy-to-understand way, so that anyone, irrespective of their field, can easily comprehend what the author wants to say. I'll recommend this book to the young readers, especially students and all the teachers, professors, and lecturers out there.
May 7, 2020
Are you an educator, teacher or mentor for learners? With so much theories about how best to educate learners, Jamie Bricker provides the exact fit.
The New 3 R's of Teaching and Learning, takes a critical look at how students learn and the best approach educators need to adopt to help learners grasp what is been taught.
Teachers could want reasons to change teaching methodology, Jamie Bricker provides a clear distinction between the Traditional 3 R's and the new 3 R's. The final outcome will inspire any genuine seeker of learning improvement to change strategy. One strong reason in support of his propositions are the outcome desired from Assesment. The new 3 R's assesment outcome meets the requirement of a new world today.
Wait no more, grab a copy NOW.
The New 3 R's of Teaching and Learning, takes a critical look at how students learn and the best approach educators need to adopt to help learners grasp what is been taught.
Teachers could want reasons to change teaching methodology, Jamie Bricker provides a clear distinction between the Traditional 3 R's and the new 3 R's. The final outcome will inspire any genuine seeker of learning improvement to change strategy. One strong reason in support of his propositions are the outcome desired from Assesment. The new 3 R's assesment outcome meets the requirement of a new world today.
Wait no more, grab a copy NOW.
September 28, 2021
“To live a successful and fulfilling life in our modern world, teaching and learning must be guided by the new 3 Rs: Richness, Relevance, and Return on Investment.”
The New 3 Rs of Teaching and Learning ; Jamie Bricker Makes very interesting points, Enlightens and compels you rethink the way we learn.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading and diving into the many interesting in depth concepts and topics presented in this book, among them was The Bird Feeder concept.
The various visual graphics for certain topics proved to be concise and go a long way for visual leaners like myself!
Highly recommended to those new to teaching whether that be inside or out of a classroom.
The New 3 Rs of Teaching and Learning ; Jamie Bricker Makes very interesting points, Enlightens and compels you rethink the way we learn.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading and diving into the many interesting in depth concepts and topics presented in this book, among them was The Bird Feeder concept.
The various visual graphics for certain topics proved to be concise and go a long way for visual leaners like myself!
Highly recommended to those new to teaching whether that be inside or out of a classroom.
December 3, 2019
Really one of the most useful books i've read in few years. Should be part of teachers curriculum. In this new age of very advanced science and technology and with emerging fields like AI and ML, teaching is a very specialized and complex process. Before teaching, teachers themselves should be trained properly and should know what are the new requirements for knowledge and learning. Rote and memorization do little to develop decision making skills which are core requirements to thrive in new world.
A good reference for all teachers around the world.
A good reference for all teachers around the world.
October 20, 2020
Such a quick and lovely read. Enjoyed it a lot!
It gave me a new perspective introducing an updated approach to teaching and learning through examples and pictures explaining all. I’m still a student and I read it with that in mind but at the end of the day I enjoyed the teaching aspect of it a lot, especially because I have younger siblings. I found it to be very helpful. I really wish that every teacher reads a book like this. It is obvious that a lot of research and thought was put into it.
A must read for educators and non educators.
It gave me a new perspective introducing an updated approach to teaching and learning through examples and pictures explaining all. I’m still a student and I read it with that in mind but at the end of the day I enjoyed the teaching aspect of it a lot, especially because I have younger siblings. I found it to be very helpful. I really wish that every teacher reads a book like this. It is obvious that a lot of research and thought was put into it.
A must read for educators and non educators.
June 13, 2021
Jamie Bricker explored the foundation of teaching and learning.
Even though analogies like the "ceiling" and the "roof" were difficult to understand, the book is quite a good read.
I particularly liked the definition of Education by Jamie.
Another point that stood out which I agree with is the quality of thoughts and ideas generated should be prioritized over the quantity of material remembered.
This new type of teaching and learning recommended by Jamie Bricker should be incorporated into the current educational system
Even though analogies like the "ceiling" and the "roof" were difficult to understand, the book is quite a good read.
I particularly liked the definition of Education by Jamie.
Another point that stood out which I agree with is the quality of thoughts and ideas generated should be prioritized over the quantity of material remembered.
This new type of teaching and learning recommended by Jamie Bricker should be incorporated into the current educational system
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