This week in class we played the believing game. This is where, as a reader, one just completely accepts whatever they read and passes no judgement. This includes some of the most outrageous claims. The purpose of this is to immerse the reader in the piece of literature instead of trying to disect it for errors. When a person starts critiquing a piece of literature too much, they miss out on the magic that a good piece create.
When this is applied to a learning scenario, I think it is more effective if the student is participating in the believing game. If a student "boards the teachers train of thought," I think that they are more likely to absorb knowledge. If a person begins to excessively analyze what they are being told, their mind will be consumed with critizism and reject any new knowledge.
JT, I agree about missing out on a good piece of work through too much critiquing.
ReplyDeleteJT, I like that you said one completely accepts whatever they read and passes no judgement. That is a great way to describe the believing game. I think that one should always believe in what they are reading or writing and not judge because they can get a lot more out of the assignment. They may even find it useful.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your last statement. Some People never like to be wrong. They believe what they know is the only right answer and nothing else, even with evidence, can prove 'em wrong.
ReplyDeleteI agree that you should only critique to a certain point. After that point you should just try to accept how the writer wrote the piece and try to appreciate it for what it is.
ReplyDeleteI think that most of the improv games are awkward and i am not a big fan; however, the yes and game is one of the few that i find fun.
ReplyDeleteAlthough at times I think the believing game is really hard to do when your set on your beliefs or way of thinking or its just really dull and you cant comprehend anything the text is saying, I do enjoy the no judgement it makes me feel better when I write knowing no one will criticize my work.
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