While the attention of the trainer, I am a big fan of promoting greater attention in class. However, it is interesting to me that what appear to be more thoughtful and passionate supporters of attention to education, they are likely to remain limited in their thinking. Now do not get me wrong. I thank those who introduce the silence, silence and contemplation among students. I thank those that explain the concept of awareness and to solicit input to consider the miracle of watching the mind in operation. Juhlin teachers who use "vigilance" as a word in their everyday teaching. But why stop there? In the name of the recess, field trips, and all children have a school holy, we can not make fun of attention?
Using bells beckoning and children close their eyes to reflect, we stick to the style of meditation that has been proven. Need? children can be settled peacefully in their seats at the sound of a trumpet? Did they benefit from an approach to open the eyes of the attention that allows them to be active? Can they develop an awareness and concentration during playback - with words, music, numbers, colors, shapes, textures and smells? We learn best when we are enjoying the process. teaching children to meditate? Great. But we are unnecessarily limiting the possibilities of greater awareness by preaching - er, education - that meditation is the only way to care.
Kids - like the rest of us - I want shortcuts. They love the games. They remember the things that make you laugh. They pay attention to the processes through which they can be creative in their natural self. Children see both connections and are very resourceful when it comes to playing with the most mundane objects and concepts. So, let them play. Something tells me you want to approach it differently if it is for them. We encourage teachers to integrate the teaching practice of attention, but I urge them to release the commitment that must mean it. Easy.
Awareness is about noticing new things, drawing distinctions, and the prospects of moving to stay fully present. It 's the heart of the fun. The truth is that it is impossible to have fun if you are not fully present. So it seems to me that children have a natural tendency to be aware of. With a little 'guidance, a lot of humor, and a burst of creativity, good teachers can become a major focus of trainers. As long as you have fun.
