I often think that it is just fine that some stages of life be defined by what they are not. I think narrow definitions will often lead to narrow guidelines and more restrictions than encouragements....
This piece is a bit heavier and I can't help but think of the audience that the authors had in mind while composing this piece. I wonder where in the process it would 'trickle-down' to teachers -- besides the obvious of this class. But I also know that many teachers would not have the time/energy to work their ways through this piece. Is that a flaw within the teaching field or is it a product of the system?
Age -- when do the stages begin? What are the signifiers? It makes me wonder if our "age/date" based enrollment cut-off dates are appropriate and necessary? Are we grouping the kids in the best way for ALL of them or only the more advanced/older kids? I don't see grouping as a topic yet....maybe later?
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