The Mind Opener

"Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn."
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

The Mind Opener is a technique that builds enthusiasm in the teacher and eagerness to learn in the learners
1. Select a Quote that ties in with your topic that session or with ways to learn that topic.
2. Share that quote with your learners.
3. Ask if any recognize the author and ask them to share what they know.
4. Share the significance of the author from your and your topic's perspective.
5. Discuss the implications of the quote for the learner's lives. *

*Remember that discussion is two way not just you talking, so draw out your learners with questions that stimulate them to think.

6. Ask them to write down one or more ideas or skills that they will apply to their activities that day.

Regular use of this technique is guaranteed to lead to powerful learning.