The Case of Missing Joy in Learning

Drill-it-down. Even today? Really?

As I was scrolling through one of my social media feeds, I came across a video post by my schoolmate, Anna (name changed), about her kindergartner. The child was presenting a project of different seasons through a marvelously-built diorama. Through her well-rehearsed speech the kid, most likely 5 years old, went on and on for about 5–6 minutes. The kid, no doubt, was very expressive and could modulate her tone very well. The project was not something that a five-year-old would be able to make. And, the story…