Sitting Still Is Not Learning

The conversation explores the impact of stillness on learning, the historical context of stillness in education, compliance culture in modern classrooms, the impact of movement on learning, the role of teachers and classroom environment, and the need to rethink engagement and learning environments. Takeaways Movement is cognition, not a distraction Learning environments may have been failing students, not the other way around. Chapters 00:00 The Myth of Stillness in Learning 06:08 The History of Stillness in Education 14:39 The Role of Teachers and Classroom Environment 30:39 Rethinking Engagement and Learning Environments