EyeQ Perception - Beyond the Surface

The Core of Learning

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math is not just a body of knowledge, but a way of knowing. We learn to observe patterns and make predictions as we begin to understand what comes next. Patterns also help us make logical connections and learn computation thinking.

Studies have shown that teaching preschoolers to recognize patterns effectively leads to positive outcomes in their later understanding of numbers. Mathematics is often referred to as the Science of Patterns, which involves sequences of numbers arranged according to specific rules. (https://nrich.maths.org/9968)

Children discover patterns, make hypotheses, and more through play and interaction with their environment. Therefore, the activities they participate in should include elements that encourage computational thinking as a natural skill they can develop.

Beyond the Surface of Normal Sight

Our eyesight is more than just what we see; it involves taking in information through patterns and quickly making sense of it. We process what we see 60,000 times faster than words.

Modern technology has changed how we receive visual information. Kids today use their vision differently than previous generations. They spend much less time outdoors playing unstructured games and using their imagination. Instead, they have more screen time with digital texts, images, and videos. Whether for fun, schoolwork, or video calls with grandparents, digital devices have become a big part of their daily lives.

Children who spend too much time on screens often find it hard to focus, use their imagination, and remember information. This can lead to weak muscles and low muscle tone. They might prop up their heads with their hands or lie on their arms while writing. They may have trouble drawing straight lines, take a long time to finish homework, or find it hard to copy from the board at school.

Since the human body doesn’t adapt to technological changes as quickly, the visual system can become underused, especially when kids sit still in front of a computer screen. Skills like focus, eye tracking, and depth perception continue to develop from birth through early and middle childhood.

The Pyramid of Learning

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