December 2011
14 posts
Positively Persistent Teach: Teachers Don’t Like... →
parenttrip:
One of the most consistent findings in educational studies of creativity has been that teachers dislike personality traits associated with creativity. Research has indicated that teachers prefer traits that seem to run counter to creativity, such as conformity and unquestioning…
WatchPeaks and Recreation (by Charles Pieper)
November 2011
20 posts
Jonah Lehrer on "the cognitive benefits of chewing... →
austinkleon:
“Given the uncanny power of gum, it seems a little silly that we don’t allow it in the classroom. (If a pill achieved these same results, we’d all be popping it.) Of course, gum is disgusting and unsightly once it becomes litter, but it also appears to be a wonderful stimulant, allowing us to benefit from the attentional boost of eating without having to swallow or ingest calories....