Message from gtyau

[Anonymous]

As an educator and father of a 5 and 2 year old, I have to wholeheartedly agree with the open ended thinking idea. I have had the good fortune to have taught in Pre-K, K, elementary, middle and now high school, not to mention coached high school football, for over 15 years. The absolute best, most resonant and valuable learning that I've ever observed were "ah ha" moments where the students problem solve for themselves using the structures we (as teachers) create around them to support their collaborations. If we give too many "rules" we train our young people to be rigid and not flexible. We need just enough rules to keep them alive/safe, but allow for risks to be taken without fear of judgement because fear of judgement is what paralyzes all kids, young and old. Thanks for that comment, jmallard.