A long attention span has limited evolutionary value. Predators will rip off your calf muscle as you focus on counting pebbles.
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@calestous@RookieKE So do I. Developing concentration is a vital part of the learning process, especially in early childhood. -
@PhyllisCopeland Exactly my point. Concentration doesn't come naturally.@RookieKE -
@calestous@RookieKE You've never worked with very children. I've watched infants concentrate for 20-30 minutes on exploring objects. -
@PhyllisCopeland How do you know I never worked with children?@RookieKE -
@calestous@RookieKE I said very young children. Under 3. Concentration cannot be taught, but it can be discouraged & interrupted.
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@calestous@RookieKE All major pedagogues agree on that point. Do you think Erikson, Steiner, Montessori, et al were wrong? -
@PhyllisCopeland Why do we teach it if it came naturally?@RookieKE -
@calestous@RookieKE U didn't say we need to teach it. I said it is important to the learning process. It needs to be value & encouraged.
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