topic post #10

This is my last topic post. My research paper is due tomorrow and I am really proud of how it has turned out. I have been working with this topic for the better half of a semester for two of my classes. I have considered a few times changing my degree to become an elementary teacher. I look at this topic differently. I use to be super bias and only thought my one way. Now I know the answer is a mixture of both sides.

topic post #9

I interviewed two teachers that are in my religious group. They helped me come up with a medium group that I had not thought of previously. I thought that it was either limiting recess and allowing art or the other way around. They told me that they take "brain breaks" in the middle of class. One important point that I had to look into was how rambunctious students that could not hold attention long were doing in this type of transition. One of the teachers told me that she had a boy last year that couldn't sit still and when he was acting up she told him to run to the fence and back, when he got back most of the time he was better. I think I will bring up brain breaks in the final research paper.

topic post #8

I think that this problem is already being taken care of, there are some schools that are still struggling, yes, but most schools have realized the problem and are starting to fix it. There is just too much curriculum and not enough time. The schools still teach children and they are teaching student how to do creative things on the computers such as graphic design. I would have love to learn graphic design in elementary school!!!

topic post #7

This possibly my working thesis, along with a few other ideas.

Misinterpretations

Although many people propose that the argument of recess is either yes or no, after careful review of both sides it is clear that recess, or time to play, and academic schooling are both equally important in a child’s development.

Gap

Although some people argue for or against recess, they neglect the importance of the other side of the argument.

Modification

Although I agree with the importance of play for children and the opposing view that schools need to become more academic for kids as the knowledge of humankind extends, it is important clarify how a solutions can be met for both.

Hypothesis testing

Some people explain the argument of play by only a yes or no, but a close analysis of the problem reveals the possibility of several simpilar explanations such as requiring time for play and creativity but also keeping the academic approach in schools.