Do you think we’ve taken the “L”off learning, and turned it into a situation of EARNING? Instead of enjoying the process, there seems to be stress to prove ourselves, compete, and over-ride the natural learning curve.
Learning is a personal and unique experience. Just as each flower blooms in its own season, each person moves through learning cycles and achievements when it is most ripe and appropriate for them. When we ignore or bypass this natural learning curve for the sake of deadlines or curriculum commitments, the potential in the individual becomes limited, and in some cases sabotaged.
While we may be more prone to offer this kind of learning space to a baby or toddler, we must understand the importance of offering this to children and adults of all ages. More…
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