Creativity Road Blocks Project and Methods, Models and Pseudotheories

Hi all, since last week was a holiday, we are going to be discussing last week and this week together at our next class. Here are the assignments:

1. Comment on the article from last week if you haven't done so and make a visual representation of what he said. This can be a drawing, an object lesson, 3D art, video - any creative visual you'd like. It can include writing, but it can't be done all in writing. The representation should include the following:
a) The four cornerstones to creativity
b) The four roadblocks to each cornerstone
c) 2 or more consequences to each cornerstone
d) 2 or more consequences for each roadblock
e) method for removing each roadblock

2. If you have the UM book, read chapter 2. If you are coming to class, you just need to read the following section from the UM and come prepared to teach what you learned:

Everyone: Read the Intro, all pictures with their captions, all big bolded statements
Sis Pack: Chapter 2 section 1 - The Line Between Theory and Natural Law
Gracious: Chapter 2 section 2 - Against Method
William: Chapter 2 section 3 - The Modern Science Method of Confusion
Jessalyn: Chapter 2 section 4 - Controversial Science
Miles: Chapter 2 section 5 - The Universal Scientific Method
Cassia: Chapter 2 section 6 - Scientific Models
Isaiah: Chapter 2 section 7 - Pseudotheory and UM Models

3. Youth mentors: Write an update on our youth mentor blog on how you're doing with your goal and what has helped or held you back

Creativity is the Connections in Truth

We had a nice discussion about following the world and questioning it's teachings in class Monday (those who are doing this group online and not coming to class - we'd love to hear your thoughts on the comments). We often do things because everyone else does them without stopping to question. This leads to bondage. The study of science could be said to be in bondage right now because many are not willing to question basic assumptions. One thing I like about the UM model is that it helps you question things you thought you knew or things you hadn't even considered questioning.

Here is this week's assignment:
1. Comment on last week's posts if you haven't already (thank-you Adam, Gracious, Miles and Isaiah for your insightful comments!) You can comment on other's comments too if you found something interesting or question something they said.

2. This week's reading: Stumbling Blocks to Creativity. Share your thoughts on this article below.

3. Those of you who own the UM book (I only know of six of you), please come prepared to class to teach us about the following sections or share your teachings online if you will not be coming to class (once you own it and would like to be included in this study, please let me know). If you can relate it to the article on creativity - that's a bonus!

Cassia: Chapter 1 section 1 : Answers to Questions
Isaiah: Chapter 1 section 2 : The Question Principle
Gracious: Chapter 1 section 3: The Learning Process
Jessalyn: Chapter 1 section 4: The Importance of Definitions
William: Chapter 1 section 5: Truth Defined
Miles: Chapter 1 section 6: Scientific and Absolute Truth

Youth Mentors only:

4. Write down your goal for this week in our class blog. Your goal should be something that will help you be more free or come out of bondage in some way. You will find principles that will help you with this in all of your studies - science, English, history, etc. when you are diligently working on accomplishing it. So...

5. On the class blog also write a quote, thought or scripture from any of your studies that has helped you in your efforts to overcome with Christ.

Welcome Back!

I hope everyone had a nice Christmas break! I am excited to start studying with you again.  This week's assignment is short since some of you need a catch up week. I particularly want you to watch last week's video before you move on to the next assignments.  To prepare for next week and the rest of the semester, I am asking everyone to purchase the Universal Model book. I have a discount code for the ebook if you don't already own it. If your family is waiting for the hard copy to come out in February before purchasing it, let me know and I will accommodate you.

This week:
1.Read the following blog post and watch the embedded video:
https://universalmodel.com/jarom-w-sessions/new-science-requires-new-education/
2. Comment below about what you think this has to do with science or learning in general.
3. If you are not caught up, watch last week's video and comment.
4. Get the Universal Model book or contact me if you are unable

I have been studying the Universal Model book over the last month. It has opened my mind to so many things that I had never considered before. This book doesn't just present interesting discoveries about the world, but it helps the reader practice thinking critically - which is something that our world desperately needs. Teachers often attempt to teach this skill, but usually students end up trying to guess what the teacher wants them to critically think. This book does it differently and effectively.

Also, you will never see the world the same again after reading through the book - it becomes more interesting, familiar and full of wonder. I am exited to discuss it with you!

*Many of you have watched an introductory presentation about the Universal Model, but if you are unfamiliar with it (or if you are and would like to hear more), I highly recommend the following interview: https://universalmodel.com/news-earth-system/um-radio-interview-disruptup-radio-boyd-tuttle/