I have been wondering about some of the common things we do when we "do school": Like, for example,ask children questions that we already know the answer to... we are modeling a use for questions that doesn't have anything to do with curiosity. In thinking about our pacing...rushing, not letting kids ask and follow up on questions...I am sure these all contribute. But I am not sure that even 30+ years ago when I was in elementary school that curiosity was encouraged. I am wondering if it is the structure of schooling...the philosophy that kids go to school to "get" knowledge...rather than to find it! I am really rethinking a lot of the common practices I have used for the 15 years I have taught...how do I give kids the time to follow up on their interests and passions... Jennifer making kids In a message dated 6/22/2008 12:45:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Not allowing them to ask the questions. --- On Sun, 6/22/08, Beverlee Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What are we doing in schools that causes children to lose their curiosity? HURRYING!!!!! _______________________________________________ Understand mailing list [email protected] http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/listinfo **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) _______________________________________________ Understand mailing list [email protected] http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/listinfo/understand_literacyworkshop.org
