DJ Lance would make a nifty Soldier. If you don't know who he is, you are missing out on one of the most captivating and entertaining characters on all of Nick Jr.
I was watching "Yo Gabba Gabba!" with my brother in law the other day when...what's that? Why was I watching? Oh, my little boy was really the one watching it and we just happened to be in the room.
According to the Army, an AAR is to be open, honest, inclusive, positive, and should relate to learning and training standards. It has four main components:
1. A review of what was supposed to happen
2. An explanation of what did happen
3. A description of what went well
4. A critique of what could be done better
The AAR, done properly, is elegant in its simplicity. It is also a very powerful component of learning. In effective classrooms, teachers who spend just a few minutes on the four steps will see noticeable achievement gains over those who merely assume that what was intended to happen did, in fact happen.
Leaders see things from an entirely different perspective from their subordinates. The latter need to explain it from their point of view in order to grasp what they need to do and know. Leaders need to improve as well; to become better at their tasks and to make training more effective for their underlings.
I love the AAR.
Even more than my brother in law loves "Yo Gabba Gabba!"
Anyway, I don't need to rationalize it, the show is hilarious, in a psychedelic, creepy sort of way.
The one we saw featured guest Jack Black, who rode into the diorama set on a talking, flying motorcycle. He made friends with the Gabba creatures who defy all logic with their fraternal powers and ability to talk without moving their mouths.
At the end of show, the human host, DJ Lance (who is 1000 times bigger than guest Jack Black), asked the friends to remember what they did that day. A brief montage of the episode's highlights ensued.
At the end of show, the human host, DJ Lance (who is 1000 times bigger than guest Jack Black), asked the friends to remember what they did that day. A brief montage of the episode's highlights ensued.
My brother in law, by the way, was even more entranced than my son. But he's an officer, so he's easily mesmerized by bright colors and loud noises. He said he liked the AAR.
The AAR, or After Action Review, is one thing the Army gets right. After each mission, Soldiers at every level conduct a review of all its phases.
According to the Army, an AAR is to be open, honest, inclusive, positive, and should relate to learning and training standards. It has four main components:
1. A review of what was supposed to happen
2. An explanation of what did happen
3. A description of what went well
4. A critique of what could be done better
The AAR, done properly, is elegant in its simplicity. It is also a very powerful component of learning. In effective classrooms, teachers who spend just a few minutes on the four steps will see noticeable achievement gains over those who merely assume that what was intended to happen did, in fact happen.
Leaders see things from an entirely different perspective from their subordinates. The latter need to explain it from their point of view in order to grasp what they need to do and know. Leaders need to improve as well; to become better at their tasks and to make training more effective for their underlings.
I love the AAR.
Even more than my brother in law loves "Yo Gabba Gabba!"
This has got to be the most retarded blog entry to date. Maybe you should consider doing things differently. Like stopping. Except for the part where you watch 'Yo! Gabba, gabba!'.
ReplyDeleteWhile I agree with Anonymous (above) that watching Yo Gabba Gabba is cool, I disagree that this blog post is retarded. I think the main point I took away is that, if Yo Gabba can get the AAR right, then why don't we use an effective tool like AAR in all other teaching settings?? I have to conduct some medical training next week, and I think I'll use the AAR. Thanks Rich!
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