As an educator, I was always wrestling with how to make the learning inviting to children. Research and experience showed me that we want to begin learning a big question or idea that sparks curiosity and desire to learn. Then it's important to scaffold the information in ways that makes the learning comfortable, interesting, and satisfactory. Throughout the process, it's good to test the learning acquisition in a variety of ways. It's also important to celebrate the learning throughout the process too.
I thought of this today as I met with initial resistance to new learning in my midst--the learning mostly involves a large number of household projects leaving me questioning whether I should complete the projects myself or hire someone to do the work. Hiring people to do work around your house is similar to hiring a teacher--when the experts are here, you can learn a lot from them about the projects they are hired to do as well as other house matters. However, learning how to do house jobs yourself leaves you with good knowledge and better ability to care for your home and yard.
I'll likely complete the projects that I think I can master myself and hire people for jobs that require greater expertise, jobs such as electrical or plumbing jobs. Onward.
