Helping Them Flourish DVD
SKU: 192508DVD
- Description
Helping children to grow and bloom properly also means taking into account their biological rhythms. This program seeks out holistic approaches to education that more scientifically organize the school day and strike a better balance between intellectual and physical development. Educators, psychologists, a geneticist, a philosopher, and others consider topics such as the times of day when students are most ready to learn and the role of play in the developing child. They also question the effectiveness of lectures and take a penetrating look at the video game phenomenon.
Length: 54 minutes
ORDER CODE: 33315
Copyright date: ©2003
Closed Captioned
Creating Optimal Conditions for Learning (04:51)
Professor Hubert Montagner's research shows that guiding children to self fulfillment requires taking into account their biological rhythm. He believes schools should create the necessary conditions to attain learning and knowledge.
French Schools of the Twenty-First Century (03:26)
Changing the attitudes of teachers, students, and parents has improved the school's atmosphere. While it takes time to adjust to new approaches to learning, tests results confirm that students are thriving.
Reorganizing School Time: Accentuating Child Development (04:23)
Several experimental schools in France successfully reorganize the way children spend their time. By including exposure to various cultural and athletic activities, children become more enthusiastic about going to school.
Socialization and Motor Skill Development (05:55)
Once children develop basic motor skills, they are better able to express themselves physically. Becoming socialized involves discovering all the different domains of space with other children, learning self-fulfillment through cooperation.
Swimming: Building Body Confidence in Water (03:07)
For children, water is a universe filled with sensations. Children should feel self-assured in a swimming pool, where the buoyancy of the water can give them a different perspective of their bodies and the world around them.
Sports: Relating to Others (05:00)
Learning a sport teaches children essential lessons about relating to each other. Sports help contain aggressive behavior by directing it towards a specific goal. Physical activities also teach children about space and time management.
Games and Toys: Instruments of the Imagination (06:55)
An essential part of growing up, playing games is how children ease into consciousness. Simple toys help children develop their imagination. Children use their imaginations to try to understand the world, helping them come to terms with reality.
Importance of Free Play (05:28)
Children develop their personality and become socialized through playing with others. The need for children to play freely is incompatible with long school days, homework, watching television, and countless extra-curricular activities.
Video Games: Dangerous Distraction or Educational Tool? (07:24)
Over-exposure to images in television and video games can be harmful to children. Video games can be helpful learning tools but can become addicting and require adult intervention to ensure that children stay connected to reality.
Reading: An Important Developmental Tool (03:48)
When children read or listen to a story being told they use their imagination to create the images. Reading allows children to encounter others and become the protagonist in their own lives.
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