Learning is all about making connections. A vast, but relatively simple system of neurons, axons and synapses, in our brains, is constantly changing as we are exposed to new stimuli.Sensory stimulation strengthens these connections, whilst synapses that are seldom used end up in the recycle bin and are eventually eliminated altogether. Simplistically, this is how we learn and also how we forget. And it all starts with “me” …
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Careful the Things You Say
Careful the things you say
Children will listen
Careful the things you do
Children will see and learn
Children may not obey, but children will listen
Children will look to you for which way to turnSteven Sondheim, Into the Woods
The Witch in the famous Sondheim musical was singing her cautionary song to parents, but the message is just as important for teachers. Continue reading Careful the Things You Say
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