Active Learning: Improving Learning by Moving

Published: Dec. 10, 2014, 6:46 p.m.

b'The research is clear, moving enhances learning. Why then is the sit-still-and-learn model so pervasive? In this segment we explore this question.\\n\\n@dsladkey @jesslahey @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork\\n\\nDr. Aili Pogust is a literacy trainer, coach and consultant. Based on her study of educational kinesiology, she adds physical movement into the learning process for children and teachers during her work in schools. David Sladkey is a high school math teacher in Naperville IL. He is the author of the "Book Energizing Brain Breaks and Engaging Teaching Tools." Jessica Lahey, former teacher & author of article, "Why Parents Need to Let Children Fail."'