Thanks for this reflection! For two reasons. (1) Drawing in the students into the life of Shakespeare first is a smart tactic especially in todays world and the way students think and process stories. (2) It got me thinking to a favorite topic of mine that I desire to write on but am too intimated to do so. And that is, how the intellectual virtues form the moral imagination/ how the intellectual virtues inform the moral virtues. There's so much to say on this, but the pedagogical strategy of delving into the person of Shakespeare reminded me of the relationship between the moral formation of the student and the intellectual virtues!
Thanks for reading! I love reading and talking about how the two types of virtues work together. You should outline that article and get those thoughts down!
I am helped by Kidd's newsletter as well. I alway look forward to learning from him. Also, so sorry to hear about the students with bad or self-loathing attitudes (e.g., I'm not smart enough to read this...). It spoils the motivation for the rest of the class. Thankful for your wisdom here.
With all of his book projects, I'm surprised Kidd has time to write newsletters. Grateful he does!
I do think bad attitudes in students is like a contagion, spreading to others. You never know where they pick that up, but goodness, it is hard to tackle.
Thanks for this reflection! For two reasons. (1) Drawing in the students into the life of Shakespeare first is a smart tactic especially in todays world and the way students think and process stories. (2) It got me thinking to a favorite topic of mine that I desire to write on but am too intimated to do so. And that is, how the intellectual virtues form the moral imagination/ how the intellectual virtues inform the moral virtues. There's so much to say on this, but the pedagogical strategy of delving into the person of Shakespeare reminded me of the relationship between the moral formation of the student and the intellectual virtues!
Thanks for reading! I love reading and talking about how the two types of virtues work together. You should outline that article and get those thoughts down!
I am helped by Kidd's newsletter as well. I alway look forward to learning from him. Also, so sorry to hear about the students with bad or self-loathing attitudes (e.g., I'm not smart enough to read this...). It spoils the motivation for the rest of the class. Thankful for your wisdom here.
With all of his book projects, I'm surprised Kidd has time to write newsletters. Grateful he does!
I do think bad attitudes in students is like a contagion, spreading to others. You never know where they pick that up, but goodness, it is hard to tackle.
Order and discipline over bursts of productivity… what a great anchor to rest in. This is applicable to many facets of life. Thank you Christine