As I have been coaching 3 STEAM classes this year I have noticed each class has a thoughtful learner who carefully takes their time. In the four sessions I have collaborated on each of these students has had his/her success and struggles.
I ask all educators, please give these kiddos the time they need to find success and struggle through an activity. The struggle and frustration are key to their learning. If there is a time limit placed on these kiddos it will cause them to shut down in SOME instances.
Now, I understand that they need to work through their time issues, however, if you are implementing #geniushour, or #makerspaces, or #robotics, etc... PLEASE let these thoughtful kiddos have as much time as they need to go through their process.
On that note, I want to share one more thing:
I often tout myself as a relationship builder on this blog, in twitter chats, and elsewhere. It is one of my core beliefs. Sylvia Duckworth sums it up in this sketchnote: (However, I believe it true for all not just children) |
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I believe that relationships are the foundation. You are thinking, the foundation of what? The foundation of everything - not just learning but changing thinking or beliefs, risk-taking, creativity, problem-solving, innovation, etc...
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