Argumentative Essay On Sitting Still

Getting children of any age to sit still can be a challenge for teachers. Classrooms are overcrowded in many schools, and the children have more energy than ever. Teaching children of any age can be difficult, especially when they are very active. Children are active beings; their desire to move about freely can interfere with their education when they have a hard time sitting still for long periods of time. It has been widely believed and accepted as common knowledge that children need to sit still and be silent in order to learn and retain information. There have been many studies that suggest that quite the opposite is true. Sitting still is not the best way for children to learn, and forcing children to sit still can have negative effects on their bodies. When we move, our heart rate and our circulation increase. Movement also allows more oxygen to flow to key areas in our brains. Allowing children to move around or fidget while listening and learning is beneficial to their education. Although sitting still is hard for many children, it is especially hard for those who have ADHD. ADHD, more commonly known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a very common neurodevelopmental disorder

There is not one universal way of learning that suits every student out there. Students perform best academically in the conditions that work the best for them personally. There are many different ways to concentrate and work; fidgeting is just one of the most common. Fidgeting helps four in five students concentrate, while one in five students focus better when there is music playing in the background. Some students learn best when they can work with their hands. Others work best standing up as opposed to sitting down. Some students listen best when they are pacing around the classroom. Every student is unique in the way that they learn, and teachers should embrace that (Smith,