It was banned when I was teaching, then when it became obvious even to those who rarely actually entered a classroom that it was actually productive, just as a coffee break is for adults, they instead scheduling it at a certain time for each class. The whole point of recess for teachers, was to provide a rest period between one lesson and the next, so scheduled recess was just a bother. When we could offer recess as a reward when the lesson was learned, it was a valuable incentive. The further removed from the classroom decisions are made, the worse they become.
Lyons Group, Inc. over 7 years ago
That’s what happening. Recess is returning to schools.
Diane Lee Premium Member over 7 years ago
It was banned when I was teaching, then when it became obvious even to those who rarely actually entered a classroom that it was actually productive, just as a coffee break is for adults, they instead scheduling it at a certain time for each class. The whole point of recess for teachers, was to provide a rest period between one lesson and the next, so scheduled recess was just a bother. When we could offer recess as a reward when the lesson was learned, it was a valuable incentive. The further removed from the classroom decisions are made, the worse they become.
ChessPirate over 7 years ago
“Drain the playground?”
“Build a wall and make the teachers pay for it?”