Ways of Learning: A Handbook for Teachers and Students of Tai Chi and the Martial Arts (The Tai Chi Trilogy 3)
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (866 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0097RNK1I |
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| Number of Pages | : | 540 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Great for students of Tai Chi, beginners or not-so-beginners If you are considering studying, learning or practicing Tai Chi, Paul Read is a great guy with whom to begin. This book, like the Tardis, may be Little on the Outside: It is Bigger on the Inside. I wish I'd a read this 20 years ago, when I began my studying, learning and practicing.The 10 Principles of Effective Learning include "Use your. "Any fans of Paul Read's podcast will enjoy the audiobook" according to Adam Cloutier. I got the online book AND the audio book. Both quite enjoyable. Any fans of Paul Read's podcast will enjoy the audiobook, as it has a lot of the little sound effects and humorous ad libs thrown in that add to the narration. And while humorous, the author's insight to teaching is also quite informative and useful for any kind of martial ar. sonja wells said Ways o Learning by Paul Read. Still reading this, just finished "Bean Curd Boxing"I will update review when I finish.
A manifesto for change."If you are teaching or learning in any fieldthis insightful and humourous book will give you something to think about."Ways of Learning offers new insights into the ancient oriental practices, it is full of fresh ideas for both teachers and students and it will change the atmosphere and the direction of your classroom forever. "Ways of Learning takes you back to the fundamental principles of practice by asking again and again: How is any of this going to help me learn what I need to learn, teach what I need to teach?"PLUS find the **FREE** photobook link inside to the illustrated Art of Tai Chi.Ways of Learning offers:*A Checklist for teachers*A Checklist for students*Communication Skils*Language tips to boost your communication skills*Training ideas for the 21st Century *How to rethink the arts of Speaking, Listening and Yielding*How to avoid the clichés of Time, Efficiency, Certainty and Expertise
The fundamental aim is to show how by learning to leave things be (to step back, observe and await the ideal moment) we can live a life more fuller and more spontaneous. If we wish to look afresh at this world, then we do not need anyone to tell us what to think, but rather show us how to think: Ways of Learning. 50 Questions and Answers is the second volumein the Tai Chi Trilogy - and looks specifically at the basic questions we all hav