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Cats, Not Dogs: A Different Metaphor for Achieving Critical Thinking. Alan Kalish & Kathryn M. Plank Faculty & TA Development The Ohio State University. “You have learned enough to see that cats are much like you and me.” -T.S. Eliot. I. The Metaphor.
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Cats, Not Dogs:A Different Metaphor for Achieving Critical Thinking Alan Kalish & Kathryn M. Plank Faculty & TA Development The Ohio State University
“You have learned enough to see that cats are much like you and me.” -T.S. Eliot I. The Metaphor
“You have learned enough to see that cats are much like you and me.” -T.S. Eliot
2. They have an idiosyncratic interest in topics and activities.
2. They have an idiosyncratic interest in topics and activities.
2. They have an idiosyncratic interest in topics and activities.
2. They have an idiosyncratic interest in topics and activities.
3. They are only occasionally fond of “pack” activities.
3. They are only occasionally fond of “pack” activities.
3. They are only occasionally fond of “pack” activities.
6. The desire to please you is usually not sufficient motivation.
6. The desire to please you is usually not sufficient motivation.
6. The desire to please you is usually not sufficient motivation. Feline Haiku #1 Your mouth is moving Up and down, emitting noise. I’ve lost interest
8. It can be difficult to read their reactions and understanding.
8. It can be difficult to read their reactions and understanding.
10. They can be distracted by their social commitments.But they are NOT pack members.
11. They nap at random intervals. And in odd spots.
II. Motivation “If a dog jumps into your lap it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing it is because your lap is warmer.” -Alfred North Whitehead
Motivation toward a goal is influenced by the learner’s goal orientation. The value of the goal is affected by…