Practice

In the words of Periander, one of the Seven Sages of Greece, “Practice is everything”. This is usually translated as:

practice makes perfect

The Seven Sages, depicted in the Nuremberg Chronicle 1493
The Seven Sages, depicted in the Nuremberg Chronicle 1493

Some participants LOVE theory: give them sources and concepts, reports and ruminations, inspirations and ideas, as well as books and bibliographies.

Some participants LOVE action: give them activities and exercises, puzzles and practice time, as well as scenarios and simulations.

Put the theory and action together for powerful learning, called praxis.

secondnature

Friedrich Froebel noticed the natural activity of children and designed play gifts to enable each child to learn though play.