Am doing a teaching course and have to research the Gestaltists but am baffled by all the bumph that I'm faced with. I just need to know it in simple terms. What do Gestaltists believe and how can I use their theories in teaching?
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Gestalt in the Education field refers to the manner in which learning occurs as opposed to the subject matter learned.  Gestalt theory's central idea is that the whole is more important than the parts.  For example, while focused on problem-solving, Wertheimer concentrated on understanding the whole question, not just its parts.  Similarly, Koffka believed that infants learned "organized wholes", not just elements.
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I wish there was a book.  I've found the best way is to simply talk to other teachers.  Borrow their ideas and shape them into what will work for you and your class.  It seems like at most staff developments the best you can hope to come away with is a few good ideas.
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I have read Darwins original works on the subject. \nThe way it is taught in schools today is not what was written by the \nauthor. \nThe other authors you mention created works based on a theory that was never proven and which can nevr be proven. It is merely a theory written to explain the, for the most part, unexplainable.\nAs with almost everything else these days, the science is bad.\nIn your case, you are attempting to use unproved theories to \nprove an unproven theory. The science is bad.
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What do you mean "true theories?"  Theories are, by definition, educated guesses.  All theories are intended, by the originator, to be true and are eventually proved or disproved.  Anyway, below are some links to aid your research.  The first is a very good, but brief, website with impartial theories on paranormal activity.  The second is less impartial, but explains a couple different theories thoroughly.  I hope this helps!
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Terrific question. I wish more people would ask it.\n\n"Rely not on the teacher/person, but on the teaching. Rely not on the words of the teaching, but on the spirit of the words. Rely not on theory, but on experience. Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations. Do not believe anything because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything because it is written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and the benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it."\n\nThat's what the Buddha said about how to discern religious truth from religious falsehood. Notice how similar it sounds to what scientist (and atheist) Richard Dawkins had to say on the subject in the letter he famously wrote to his daughter called "Good and Bad Reasons for Believing".
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Thank you...I don't remember the question you refer to, but I will research it.  I think if you click on my name, you can go to my 360 blog.\n\nMy theory is really universal knowledge, that we all share, as one.  I have studied A Course In Miracles for years, and it has transformed my life...and many other teachings (all teachings actually teach the same thing).  \n\nThanks again.
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No offense intended, Rob, but "Graphology" is a pseudoscience. There is nothing one can learn about your personality from looking at handwriting. (Well, unless you always put down "Kill the authorities!")\n\nThe extent to which it works is when the analysis contains a number of vague generalizations that are generally positive. This is called the Forer Effect. The very same advice can be given to hundreds of people and they will each think it applies to them.\n\nTry this - if you believed in graphology and got this answer back would it apply to you? Virtually all people say yes - making the whole thing meaningless.\n-------------\nYou have a need for other people to like and admire you, and yet you tend to be critical of yourself. While you have some personality weaknesses you are generally able to compensate for them. You have considerable unused capacity that you have not turned to your advantage. ou also pride yourself as an independent thinker; and do not accept others' statements without satisfactory proof. But you have found it unwise to be too frank in revealing yourself to others. \n-------------\n\nThere have been literally hundreds of scientific studies of graphology and the net result: nada.
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Since pre-history, human beings have had the need and desire to understand the world around them.  The most efficient way to do so was to adopt myth into their daily lives.  These myths speak the archetypal language of the psyche/soul, and, as such, transcend language and culture.  The same figures, the same stories, the same message can be found in the mythology of all religions.\n\nThere are some wonderful books on the subject by comparitive mythologist Joseph Campbell.\n\nThere is no need for confusion.  I would suggest that you believe the way you are most comfortable believing, the way that brings the most meaning into your life.  That is the reason for faith and religion.
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*Muttering for some of my better answers this last week got caught in those deletions*\nI myself am a rather strange mixture of eastern (mostly Buddhist), druidic and shamanistic beliefs. As to information sources, this one seems pretty good for a one stop comparison of most major religions including wicca. http://www.religionfacts.com
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get your hands on "The Geranium on the Windowsill Just Died But Teacher You Went Right On." It's out of print, so a library might be the best place. it will blow your mind. it's so good.
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I am unsure about the Kabbalists beliefs in this sorry\nbut as a spiritualist medium i have to say that i disagree with the theory that some dont go to the light or that they have unfinished buisness\nwhat people get confused with is ghosts ... they are not spirit , they are simply energy that has remained\nwhen we die we are met by spirit , we would have no reason or want to cling to this life in my opinion xx
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I'm sure that the textbook you are using is faulty,especialy if they haven't discussed the many and varied tenents of your faith.It is your duty to attempt to correct this.Find some better books at your library, share them with your teachers,use every other opportunity  to write about your faith in class assignments(let me assure you that devout Christian students do this all the time, they call it witnessing)Stand up for your beliefs,it's your duty as a citizen.
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Why don't we teach animism/shamanism in Medical school and germ theory in Bible class?  That the Sun orbits the earth in Astronomy class?\n\nAbout as relevant don't you think?
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I'd say that this is open to interpretation. you are best to ask your teacher or tutor, you cant trust our advice, cos none of us would know for sure.
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It's really not a theory if you practice it.\n\nand besides, it works for me, - every little bit helps!!
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click on the below link, and choose any one of the results. I would advise reading at least 3 of them to get a feel for theory before choosing one of the walkthroughs.\n\nBest of luck to you!
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I have little faith in Visual/Auditory/Kinaesthetic pigeon-holing. I'd rather argue that I learn in each of these different ways in different measure, according to the task at hand.\n\nI make structured, diagrammatic notes and mindmaps when I'm reading; attempt to rephrase what other people have said when I'm debating with my students (ie. "so what you're saying is..."); and rely on rehearsed fingering patterns and hand positions when I play the the piano. So - visual, auditory and kinaesthetic.\n\nHTH :)