Mike Wesch describes his becoming a learner and what it taught him about teaching on episode 118 of Teaching in Higher Ed.

Quotes from the Episode

I’ve always picked things that are really hard and bring out fears inside me.
—Mike Wesch

Students get out of it whatever they put into it.
—Mike Wesch

I take the philosophy that grading can play different roles depending on the course.
—Mike Wesch

What matters when students graduate is how they’ve changed, not just their GPA.
—Mike Wesch

When I started teaching in my late 20s, it was really easy to relate to students. As I was in my late 30s, it was much more difficult.
—Mike Wesch

Life is too short to not experiment.
—Mike Wesch

Resources Mentioned

The Sleeper, by Mike Wesch
Rethinking the Syllabus (with a Course Trailer)
Links to Presentations and Videos by Mike Wesch
Daniel Pink’s Research on Motivation: Drive*
LIFE101 Podcast
LIFE101: Episode 1
What Baby George and Handstands Have Taught Me About Learning
Mike Wesch’s YouTube Channel

Teacher Becomes Student Through LIFE101

Teaching in Higher Ed