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Oct 13, 2021Liked by Jimmy Nyakora

I couldn’t agree more! I use lesson plans as a guide not a death sentence 😆😆. As a creative I believe that one of our greatest gifts is really in thinking creatively and on our feet. That’s why the arts play a special role in unlocking that potential in everyone. Learner centered teaching is key in achieving the ultimate satisfaction in both the student and the teacher. It might look dodgy at first but it’s not too long to notice the results. A happy learner is equals to an inspirational teacher which is the balance we should always strive for.

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All so true!! And I love how Nita taught you something. Leave it to kids - they always do! (if we're willing to listen and learn) :)

Carla Hannaford, PhD has two books on this topic: Smart Moves, Why Learning is Not All in Your Head and Playing in the Unified Field: Raising & Becoming Conscious, Creative Human Beings. I actually quoted the first in my dissertation on Home. Good stuff. When we learn through play, we're more likely for the learning to stick!

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