Summary: <p><img src="/sites/default/files/images/POD358_HDR_12.22.22%20%281%29.jpg" style="width:100%;"></p> <p>Are there factors that make learning easier? As Andrew notes, “If something is relevant to you, if it is significant, meaningful, useful, interesting, helpful to you, then it is easy to study and learn.” This week Andrew and Julie discuss the four forms of relevancy: intrinsic, inspired, contrived, and enforced. Andrew and Julie dive into these ideas and share how they can be used to help both students and teachers!</p> <h3>Referenced Materials</h3> <ul> <li> <em><a href="https://iew.com/shop/products/teaching-boys-other-children-who-would-rather-make-forts-all-day-audio-download" target="_blank">Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day</a> </em>audio talk by Andrew Pudewa</li> <li><a href="https://iew.com/help-support/podcast/episode-174-why-gender-matters-interview-dr-leonard-sax" target="_blank">Episode 174: Why Gender Matters — An Interview with Dr. Leonard Sax</a></li> <li><a href="https://iew.com/help-support/resources/articles/art-and-science-motivation" target="_blank">"The Art and Science of Motivation"</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-Boxed-Set/dp/0358439191/ref=sr_1_4?gclid=CjwKCAiAh9qdBhAOEiwAvxIok8KKkzXMslNj-gYBH4Ayy7lxeTOjQkeCOJbLf_T03vOPTvqP1DK8MhoCYfcQAvD_BwE&hvadid=405286016307&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9026584&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9093341312835383776&hvtargid=kwd-566303526701&hydadcr=6587_9607278&keywords=the+lord+of+rings+book+set&qid=1672946450&sr=8-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>The Lord of the Rings</em></a> by J.R.R. Tolkien</li> <li><a href="https://iew.com/shop/products/linguistic-development-through-poetry-memorization-teachers-manual-cds" target="_blank"><em>Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization</em></a></li> <li><em><a href="https://magnumopusmagazine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magnum Opus Magazine</a></em></li> <li><a href="https://www.dar.org/national-society/education/essay-contests" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contests</a></li> <li><a href="https://iew.com/sites/default/files/podcast/fileattachment/E358_Transcript_20230201.pdf" target="_blank">Transcript of Podcast Episode 358</a></li> </ul><p>If you have questions for Andrew, send them to <a href="mailto:Podcast@IEW.com">podcast@IEW.com</a><br> Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).</p> <p>If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or <a href="mailto:Info@IEW.com">info@IEW.com</a></p>
