Posted on 03/29/2025 5:10:50 AM PDT by Rummyfan
A rare occurrence indeed. I had one student who had leukemia who we all gave as much slack as possible. Her parents dropped by one day and asked how she was doing. I told them considering her condition, she was doing well.
“Is she doing that again? She did that in middle school and high school as well. She’s not sick.”
The faculty all had a good laugh and secretly appreciated a well done scam we hadn’t seen before.
What were her actual consequences?
Her parents took her out of school at my university. I’m pretty sure that was the only penalty. She probably transferred our credits elsewhere and did it again.
Funny how children, like dogs, are a direct reflection of the attitudes of the parents.
Males learn differently, that’s why. Zero examples of kinetic acquisition. ✖️
... “Kinesthetic Learning Tips for Teachers
Kinesthetic learners need to move their bodies in order to learn. These students are often called “fidgety,” and some teachers might interpret their behavior as distracted or bored. However, a kinesthetic learner’s movement does not imply a lack of attention—in fact, it means that they’re trying to process information in the most effective possible way. Try these strategies for reaching kinesthetic learners in your classroom:
Allow kinesthetic learners to stand, bounce their legs, or doodle during lectures. You will get more out of them in class if they can move around a little bit.
Offer various methods of instruction—... “
From: https://www.thoughtco.com/the-kinesthetic-learning-style-3212046
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