Thursday, August 30, 2007

Learning how to learn

Learning how to learn is a phrase of Mary French's. Worry or distraction, whatever is happening at home or work, a sense of self worth, and many other factors change a person and how a class works for them. In this way, mood has a lot to do with whether a person can pay attention. The right state of mind isn't always automatic, even with adults, even in class they have signed up for. It can sometimes be triggered by paying more money, making private ballroom dance lessons more valuable for both parties.
If just being with the teacher can trigger that state of mind, then a person has truly learned to learn.

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