Teach and Learn Post #3

Learning Experience #3

I learned how to make Pork roast with potatoes, onions, and carrots in my crockpot! I have never used a crockpot in my life and so I asked my dad how to use it. He gave me general directions over the phone so I had to really listen and pay attention. While he was explaining to me the ingredients I would need and the directions, I tried to visualize the process. The pot I have is my grandmothers so I did not have instructions to read on how to use it. There were basically only 4 settings: Off, Low, High, and Automatic. I put the setting to low, as my father instructed, and let it cook about 6-7 hours. The only seasoning mix I had was brown gravy mix, which I would not usually put with pork but it tasted good to me! I have had past experience cutting vegetables so having some knowledge of that aspect of cooking gave me confidence. It was nice to know that I could call my dad if I had any questions. This experience showed me that when learning new things it is good to build on already previously gained funds of knowledge, and that having a good guide or instructor who is more than happy to help is reassuring.

Teaching Experience #3

I introduced Siri to the game of golf. I first asked about her experience with golf and why she would like to learn how to play golf. She said that some of her family members play, and she has played a couple times with them, but has never taken lessons. Building on this information I knew that she already has some experience but would like to improve her skills so she can enjoy playing with her family and friends more. I told her a little bit about the golf course that we were at and how its facilities differed from other courses. We walked around the practice areas and through a few of the golf holes while I explained to her that I like to play golf because it is complex, outside, variable, and good exercise. I also gave her a history of my experience playing and teaching golf, and also how I learned to play. She asked what the terms Par and Handicap.meant. And I answered her explaining that par is the average score a person is expected to get on a hole (either 3, 4, or 5). Handicap is how many strokes a player shoots over par, and is taken into account when competeting to give a more equal playing field. I also went over the different clubs (Woods, irons, wedges, putter) and their general uses. I also touched on the five basic steps to putting: 1) read the green, 2) line up the ball and putter, 3) stance and posture in line with ball and putter, 4) grip, 5) pendelum even smooth stroke or swing.

Overall I think the lesson went well and I think that Siri is an analytical and visual learner. She definitly likes to think things through and asks questions but also likes to watch and see how something is done. I gave her a brief chance to be more hands on and then we talked about how putting is finding a balance between speed and direction. Next time I will give her more practice drills to get the basics down.