We communicate a lot. From the lecture hall to the office to the boardroom, the adult world is filled with situations where we have to absorb information and speak engagingly.
So as a young teacher, I was troubled by what I observed in the 15 and 16-year-old students in my business studies class. Though bright, these students struggled to capture what was discussed in class, and were often muddled when presenting information. When I asked questions, students would prefer to shrug and maintain a blank look.
According to the all-important coursework trackers, they were making good progress – but I could see that there was something fundamental missing.
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