Friday, October 9, 2009
Play: Are You Serious?
In this tough current U.S economy, we tend to forget about the "little things" that bring moments of excitement in our lives, having fun, playing games and laughter. Overwhelm with jobs, stock market ticks, falling investments, retirement and relationships. The most important things in life, are forgotten. Pink reveals that in the conceptual age, as abundance releases organizations from post-Depression grimness. People are rarely succeed at anything unless they are having fun doing. That brings me to the next question.. why teachers in the district face this task as a challenge? Yes, the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act has crippled teachers by denying the art of learning. Loosing competing edge in education is not the smartest way of denying authorship to teachers. Something is missing here and that the "fun of teaching...." We are loosing and as future leaders this is the time to incorporate the entire six senses in conceptual learning to bridge the gap between the left brain-right brain.
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This week I have made a concerted effort to make time to play. It hasn't been easy, and I have not accomplished all that I wanted to, but the time I took was rewarding. As I laughed watching my little one gain confidence riding her bike, I realized the more we practice and interact with technology or unfamiliar processes, the more comfortable we get. When we are successful, we are encouraged to try new endeavors. Having a fundamental understanding of Pink's six senses and their ability to empower allows us to recall what is truly significant in life. Being passionate about one's pursuits and having compassion for others are critical elements needed to make work "fun"
ReplyDeleteIt makes me wonder what the curriculum looks like at the college level to prepare teachers. Are they teahing to the test, or are they embracing the concepts of Pink? In 13 years, I've seen a LOT of new teachers come in, with great ideas and energy. At the end of each year, we clap for them and acknolwledge that they made it through. Sadly, the ones that come back the next year, come back different. That "energy and spirit" that they had the first year, seems to have transformed to "keep your eye on the ball. You are being watched..." Where did the "fun" of learning go??? Egads.
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