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What is Attention?

What is Attention?

The Neuroscience of Learning

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Joseph Sarosy
May 16, 2023
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Whenever I’m teaching, I’m constantly wrestling with the kids’ attention – and my own. I have it, then I lose it. I reach, then overextend. One child is gripped, while another wanders the periphery. I tell stories, get loud, then quiet. And frustrated. The truth is I love their freedom. I love this dance.

Most of us can relate, especially parents and tea…

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