Friday, July 5, 2013

The plateau

The phase during which we stagnate and feel that we can't learn anymore has been named the 'plateau' by George Leonhard.   He tells us: "We have to learn to love the plateau."

Tip: When we learn a new activity (e.g. playing the piano or skiing), two processes take place simultaneously:  

1. physical execution of muscles and tendons
2. mental control of these movements  

We can save two-thirds of the training period when we proceed in a brain-friendly manner: alternate between carrying out the motion sequences physically and mentally – in slow motion!

Abstract of the book "Unleash the Secret of Education and learn how to raise a happy child" by Hans-Peter Becker.

No comments:

Post a Comment