Gavin McCormack emailed me an interesting article on how much we can learn from our students. Sometimes educators feel superior to their students but we can learn a lot from them if we observe them, especially our youngest students.
To name a few things we can learn:
- They never shy away from showing their emotions. It’s all on the table.
- They’ll tell you how they feel without fear of judgment.
- They will say statements like ‘Will you be my friend’ or ‘Can I play with you?’
- They can learn multiple languages without even trying.
- They sleep anywhere and whenever they need it.
- They demand a high level of engagement and they are very keen to learn.
- They bring no ego to the table. It’s all important.
- They love unconditionally.
- They’ll tell you how it is, they’re honest and don’t hold back.
- They know how to laugh and play and run freely, jumping in puddles and igniting their senses.
If anything, the children in our care are our greatest teachers, we have a lot to learn.