The Spirit in Learning
As 21st century skills become the mantra of public schools, it's important that we see our students as individuals. In Daniel Rechtschaffen's video, he addresses the irony of teachers telling students to "pay attention". What does that really mean and when are students taught how to pay attention, how to be mindful, or how to be present in each moment? Teachers expect students to come to school knowing how to pay attention. Teachers never think about how students have acquired this skill or who taught it to them. Mr. Rechtschaffen works with Mindful Schools. Through this program he teaches students to be mindful and present in each moment so that students are able to focus on the lesson that is being taught.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBVPh5-h5SU#
I also liked what Amy Burke had to say when she talks about mindfulness being a 21st century skill. When students are taught to be mindful and present in the moment this is a skill that will help them for a lifetime.
http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photography-meditation-office-woman-calming-down-busy-environment-image31999267
Susan, what great resources!
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