The Expert as Teacher: Turning Domain Expertise Into Learning

Authors

David Dockterman, Harvard University
Pedagogy Arts Collective

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Presenter Bio

David Dockterman, a Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, translates research on learning and behavior into scalable products and effective instructional practice. After 35+ years designing scores of educational technology programs, he now focuses on teaching and consulting in support of learning impact.

Presentation Description

The brain physically changes as we gain expertise. What was difficult becomes automatic. What was overwhelming becomes obvious. And we may forget what it was like to be a beginner. In this session we'll explore how domain experts can also grow their pedagogical expertise to better support novices on their journeys to mastery.

Pre-Session Materials

Pre-Read

• "Turning High Expectations Into Success" by David Dockterman.

Pre-Watch

• "How to Master Anything Peak" by Anders Ericsson

Post-Session Exercise

Post-Session Read

• How to Become an Expert and Navigate the Bumps Along The Way

Keywords

domain expertise; novices; mastery

Publication Date

9-30-2022

Campus

Berklee Online

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Recommended Citation

Dockterman, David and Pedagogy Arts Collective, "The Expert as Teacher: Turning Domain Expertise Into Learning" (2022). Pedagogy Arts Collective. 16.
https://remix.berklee.edu/pac/16