This week has been about Understanding Oneself, and how we learn.
In History we have been using Spinning Plates as a method of understanding how we learn new and difficult concepts. The task itself is fairly simple, but takes some people longer than others. The ways in which we react, both openly and inside, illuminates the struggles we have when learning.
Some people find it easy, others hard. Some continue to work at the task until it is done, no matter how long it takes. Some give up when the challenge seems insurmountable. Some flaunt their success or feel the need to show others. Some quietly succeed without anyone else batting an eyelid. Some demand help, others feel helpless. Knowing how we respond is handy to the greater learning picture.
All students should get a handle on how they learn best, and how to deal with the struggles. Some need to learn to ask for advice. Others need to just let others do their thing.
And above all else, it was a fun lesson. ;)
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| Lauren masters the skill |
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| The Learning Process |
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| Blair feels Proud |
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| Discussing the process |
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| Working towards success |
