The Answer Sheet: theory of learning
Why fun is important in learning
By Sean Slade. Why do we assume that learning only occurs when kids are serious and quiet? This anti-fun vein is evident in education editorials and discussion boards, but brain research suggests that fun is not just beneficial to learning but required for long-term memory and authentic learning.
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11:19 AM ET, 06/04/2010 |
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