Why Joy is Such an Effective Teaching Tool! -
Examining the Science Behind It!
For many familiar with my previous articles, I am an adamant believer in
teaching in a joyous state. The results of such an approach have been
staggering and the children walk away with a more auspicious attitude
towards learning.
Joy can fuel our thoughts and actions so that learning and creating
becomes an effortless experience. How so?
The frequency of joy and its associative brain waves occur in a state
referred to as "alpha". Brainwaves at this frequency run at about 8 to 12
cycles per seconds or hertz. We are not asleep during this occurrence
but relaxed, focused and aware.
Joy allows us to transcend the mundane and the most tedious task can
take on a different feeling. This is what fuels the process of successful
teaching and learning. Not only is it advantageous for parents to kick in
a little joy before working with their children but it would also be
worthwhile to coax a resistant child to this level as well.
There are different ways parents can access this condition. One is to
begin by invoking thoughts of appreciation for the pleasant things that
you and your family already enjoy. Some find it easier to tap into
spiritual/religious beliefs. Still, it may be helpful to realize the
magnitude of the opportunity that you have to shape the future of your
child's education by taking steps to work with them in the home. If all
else fails, think of how YOU would have wanted a teacher to relate you at
that age! Whatever method you conjure to jumpstart the brainwaves into
the "alpha state" is certainly worth the effort.
Before you know it, you will arrive at methods and techniques that have
never occurred to you before. You may also notice what you have
decided to use as tools to assist you in your efforts, are in cue with other
successful parents who have blazed the path before you.
Then as the entire process draws to a close, you will observe how
fleeting time has been as you bask in your accomplishments. Your
children will enjoy the fruit of your efforts and it will manifest both in
and out of the classroom.
At the end of the day, isn't that what it's all about-happy and productive
children. Trust me when I say, your children will thank you for it. Mine
still do!
Examining the Science Behind It!
For many familiar with my previous articles, I am an adamant believer in
teaching in a joyous state. The results of such an approach have been
staggering and the children walk away with a more auspicious attitude
towards learning.
Joy can fuel our thoughts and actions so that learning and creating
becomes an effortless experience. How so?
The frequency of joy and its associative brain waves occur in a state
referred to as "alpha". Brainwaves at this frequency run at about 8 to 12
cycles per seconds or hertz. We are not asleep during this occurrence
but relaxed, focused and aware.
Joy allows us to transcend the mundane and the most tedious task can
take on a different feeling. This is what fuels the process of successful
teaching and learning. Not only is it advantageous for parents to kick in
a little joy before working with their children but it would also be
worthwhile to coax a resistant child to this level as well.
There are different ways parents can access this condition. One is to
begin by invoking thoughts of appreciation for the pleasant things that
you and your family already enjoy. Some find it easier to tap into
spiritual/religious beliefs. Still, it may be helpful to realize the
magnitude of the opportunity that you have to shape the future of your
child's education by taking steps to work with them in the home. If all
else fails, think of how YOU would have wanted a teacher to relate you at
that age! Whatever method you conjure to jumpstart the brainwaves into
the "alpha state" is certainly worth the effort.
Before you know it, you will arrive at methods and techniques that have
never occurred to you before. You may also notice what you have
decided to use as tools to assist you in your efforts, are in cue with other
successful parents who have blazed the path before you.
Then as the entire process draws to a close, you will observe how
fleeting time has been as you bask in your accomplishments. Your
children will enjoy the fruit of your efforts and it will manifest both in
and out of the classroom.
At the end of the day, isn't that what it's all about-happy and productive
children. Trust me when I say, your children will thank you for it. Mine
still do!
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