This research studies teachers' experience with the concept of "flow." Flow can be described as a state of being in which one is fully engrossed in the activity. When activities are in "flow," there is a sense of immersion, high energy, joy, and focus. In an analysis of fifteen teachers' reflections of flow experiences, five prominent characteristics emerged: engagement, authentic and meaningful experiences, relationships, learning environment, and flexibility and risk-taking. Recognizing the classroom conditions under which flow may occur could assist teachers in creating effective and engaging learning environments. Our research supports the idea that flow is not only desired but something that can be fostered.
Authors
Dalton, Angela, Holoboff, Joyce, Kaniusis, Chloe, Kranenborg, Shaun, Sliva, Jessica
- Education Level
- ['Higher Education', 'Postsecondary Education']
- Peer Reviewed
- F
- Publication Type
- Reports - Research
- Published in
- United States of America
Table of Contents
- Going with the Flow 1
- Teachers Perspectives About When Things Really Work 1
- Angela Dalton Joyce Holoboff Chloe Kaniusis 1
- Shaun Kranenborg Jessica Sliva 1
- July 22 2014 1
- Abstract 2
- Key Words 2
- Introduction 2
- Literature Review 3
- Purpose 5
- Participants 5
- Method 6
- According to Mihály Csíkszentmihályi flow is a mental state of operation where the 6
- Analysis of Data 7
- Discussion 9
- Educational Administration Quarterly 46 10
- NAMTA Journal 22 10
- Construction of musical understandings The cognition-flow 10
- Quest 10
- 00336297 58 10
- Putting Flow Theory into Educational Practice The Key Schools Flow Activities Room. Report to the Benton Center 10
