Submitted by Daniel McMahon (not verified) on April 23, 2008 - 14:57.
All children need to "play," even those in high school and beyond. It is a sad fact that so many teachers confuse rigor or high expectations with a lack of play or a lack of fun. Watch a musician at play or a basketball player taking a free throw or a infielder preparing for a pitch--that's concentration in play. I design my whole class to allow us to play and have fun at the highest levels. Still, there are many teachers who believe that if people are having fun they are doing something wrong. Daniel McMahon
All children need to "play,"
Submitted by Daniel McMahon (not verified) on April 23, 2008 - 14:57.
All children need to "play," even those in high school and beyond. It is a sad fact that so many teachers confuse rigor or high expectations with a lack of play or a lack of fun. Watch a musician at play or a basketball player taking a free throw or a infielder preparing for a pitch--that's concentration in play. I design my whole class to allow us to play and have fun at the highest levels. Still, there are many teachers who believe that if people are having fun they are doing something wrong. Daniel McMahon