One bit of advice: it is important to view knowledge as sort of a semantic tree - make sure you understand the fundamental principles, ie the trunk and big branches, before you get into the leaves/details or there is nothing for them to hang on to. He then applied and adapted the insights from his birdwatching observations to the new design of the shinkansen bullet train. Based on his birdwatching experience, Nakatsu used his knowledge of how a kingfisher dives at high speed from one fluid (air) to another that is 800 times denser (water) with barely a splash. What makes this learning model fascinating is that the transfer of learning can take place in a situation where it is least likely to be expected.įor instance, Nakatsu, a Japanese engineer, who solved the problem of the sudden loud noise a bullet train makes as it exits a tunnel. For example, you may have transferred your balancing skills of cycling to riding a scooter, or you have transferred your working experience and knowledge of hospitality services to your role of service designer (or some other role you are in). It’s likely you’ve subconsciously used this learning process while navigating different learning situations. This process of applying what you learn from one context to another is referred to as a ‘transfer of learning’. I can’t believe I need to explain death AND divorce to my kids on the same day.Nemo apply what he learned to a similar situation but different content The ‘transfer of learning’ approach to work No way around it I just need to rip the bandaid off and tell them.
They took the toaster and said, “Daddy we’re going to go play electric chair!” They’re headed to the bathroom. She mispronounced impervious and it was adorable but Jesus, what a nightmare. Claire, my youngest, just ran into the room, put her hands on her hips and said, “I am impervious to destruction, Daddy!” before running off giggling. It is INSANE how quickly they have grasped the notion of immortality. Related: Ready to Feel Old? You’ve Been Dead for 30 Years What if they decide to jump out the window now that they live in a reality completely devoid of the consequences of mortality? I have essentially just convinced two sentient beings that they are gods. How long do I keep up this charade? Do you think they’ll just forget about it? No, that’s stupid. No, that’s insane! What do I do? There is no longer a scenario in which my children live healthy, productive lives.
On the other hand, WHAT FUCKING OTHER HAND?! What am I going to do? Shield my children from the knowledge of death like some weird philosopher king?!Īctually, maybe I could shield my children from the knowledge of death like some weird philosopher king. On the one hand, if I come clean to them now, they will likely never trust me or any other authority figure for the rest of their lives, making it impossible for them to get a real education or function in society. I have done irreparable harm to my children’s fragile young minds and I have ZERO exit strategy.
What the fuck am I going to do? How did I let this happen? This is worse than dropping your baby. They freaked the fuck out so I panicked and told them only fish die. When my four and five-year-old girls wanted to watch Finding Nemo I thought I saw a golden opportunity to do for them what my mother had done for me. She handled it lovingly and gracefully, assuring me that death was natural and nothing to fear. I can still remember asking my own mother about death while watching Bambi. It is my job to introduce my children to every aspect of the human condition, including death. Perhaps the most unsung responsibility of a parent is cultural initiation.
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