Pedagogically Speaking

Sitting Still Is Not Learning


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The conversation explores the impact of stillness on learning, the historical context of stillness in education, compliance culture in modern classrooms, the impact of movement on learning, the role of teachers and classroom environment, and the need to rethink engagement and learning environments.

Takeaways

  • Movement is cognition, not a distraction
  • Learning environments may have been failing students, not the other way around.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Myth of Stillness in Learning
  • 06:08 The History of Stillness in Education
  • 14:39 The Role of Teachers and Classroom Environment
  • 30:39 Rethinking Engagement and Learning Environments
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Pedagogically SpeakingBy Ilana Huffer