“in the US, the poor exhibit cognitive fatigue more quickly than the rich…they also attend schools that offer fewer opportunities to practice thinking for continuous stretches.”
Sep 22, 2022·edited Sep 22, 2022Liked by S.E. Fairbanks
THIS..... This is great! I also think this applys to students that struggle with Executive Functioning Processes. Is this an article that I may share with my staff? (If not, no worries!) I think we can apply it on so many levels. I have been reading a book that addresses ADHD specifically but learning how to organize our Cognitive Plate and looking through other perspectives are skills that we desire deeply to equip all students with. :) I see you say it is public, but wanted to be sure y ou were ok with it being shared with a group of colleagues/institutionally.
On another note, I have had these very conversatoins with my own kids -- well, my non math lovers-- about how it is so much mroe than math classes- there are life skills they learn that are vital! :)
Yes, please feel free to share anything I post. And if you have some who would like the other things I post, please encourage them to check it out. Thanks for your encouraging words!
Well said and as a former Math teacher, let’s throw Geometry in the ring as well. Critical thinking, problem solving and perseverance are the currency of a successful society.
Well - both before and after being Principal at NMS where you taught Math before you left the country, I taught Math from 6th grade to Advanced Math and all in between. Been retired since 2010. I always enjoy reading your posts. Blessings to your family.
Yes, I remembered that you had been a math teacher, but couldn't remember more of the specifics. I hope you are well...would love to catch up sometime. :-)
Great Steve, I am one of those slow learners and here I am taking University level classes. Who would have thought???
Well done, friend!
THIS..... This is great! I also think this applys to students that struggle with Executive Functioning Processes. Is this an article that I may share with my staff? (If not, no worries!) I think we can apply it on so many levels. I have been reading a book that addresses ADHD specifically but learning how to organize our Cognitive Plate and looking through other perspectives are skills that we desire deeply to equip all students with. :) I see you say it is public, but wanted to be sure y ou were ok with it being shared with a group of colleagues/institutionally.
On another note, I have had these very conversatoins with my own kids -- well, my non math lovers-- about how it is so much mroe than math classes- there are life skills they learn that are vital! :)
Yes, please feel free to share anything I post. And if you have some who would like the other things I post, please encourage them to check it out. Thanks for your encouraging words!
Well said and as a former Math teacher, let’s throw Geometry in the ring as well. Critical thinking, problem solving and perseverance are the currency of a successful society.
Yes, most (maybe all) mathematics classes that move beyond arithmetic would fall into this category. What level and type of math did you teach?
Well - both before and after being Principal at NMS where you taught Math before you left the country, I taught Math from 6th grade to Advanced Math and all in between. Been retired since 2010. I always enjoy reading your posts. Blessings to your family.
Yes, I remembered that you had been a math teacher, but couldn't remember more of the specifics. I hope you are well...would love to catch up sometime. :-)