“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! :)
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.
Great Steve, I am one of those slow learners and here I am taking University level classes. Who would have thought???
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! :)
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.