Immediacy and Effective Learning

On the first day of school the children rush towards class with excitement, anticipation, and maybe a little worry about what their teacher will be like this year. Their minds are open and willing to learn, sponges ready to soak up any and all information offered. The teacher is standing at the door greeting each child. "What is your name? Sally, I am so glad you are here today. We are going to have so much fun. And what is your name? Ben, I am so glad to meet you, como esta? I have prepared a desk just for you. Do you know how to spell your name? Good! …