There is a great deal of uncertainty and stress during this COVID-19 crisis. And, many of us are wondering what the new normal will be. Being an educator, I feel for the educators, parents and students during this time. However, we all know that this will pass and that schools will eventually resume their classes. Read more about Uncertainty is Normal[…]
Bob Archer posted a challenge to be non-judgemental today. He wrote that it would be most satisfying just to accept that person who cut us off. It just is. And, that person who was late for a meeting, just accept that he/she was late. It’s not our job to judge what made that person late Read more about Be Non-Judgemental[…]
Strati Georgopoulos posted the following suggestions which I concur with as a guidance Counsellor and as an educator and mom: – Practice self-validation. Do not rely upon others for acceptance, validation, or a sense of worthiness. This must emit from you first. Be mindful of the ways in which you betray yourself for the ‘benefit’ Read more about How to Develop Mental Strength[…]
John Maxwell’s Minute With Maxwell video speaks of the difference between finite disappointment and infinite hope. Maxwell quotes Martin Luther King’s quote, “We must crept finite disappointment but we never lose infinite hope.” Hope outlasts disappointment. Sometimes in times of difficulties, such as we are having with the COVID-19, we are disappointed about many aspects Read more about Hope Versus Disappointment[…]
Simon Sinek is one of my heroes! He speaks passionately about his topics and has a wonderful sense of humour. I loved his speech on being infinite players rather than being finite players. Sinek said that it’s nonsense to beat our competitors. You can’t compete with your competitors. You have to know what game you’re Read more about Be An Infinite Player[…]
I have been teaching about how important relationships are with our students for years. This morning I received an email from Gavin McCormack who voiced the same opinion. It’s all about the relationship we genuinely build with our students that makes the difference. Students can readily know the difference between a genuine or fake teacher. Read more about It’s All About Relationship[…]
Strati Georgopoulos posted the following 5 things we must learn during hard times, and I most certainly agree! 1. Self-Work works. 2. Some things (and some people) just aren’t that important. 3. Some things (and some people) just aren’t that important…and we must show that we know this and appreciate this. 4. Things must change. Read more about 5 Things We Must Learn During Hard Times[…]
Gavin McCormack posted the following 4 steps to help students master skills: 1. We listen to someone tell us how it’s done. (Active Listening) 2. We watch someone demonstrate how to do it. (Inferential Understanding) 3. We do it ourselves. (Determination, Confidence, Resilience) 4. We teach somebody else. (Communication, Empathy and Collaboration) McCormack says that Read more about 4 Simple Steps to Student Retention[…]
Alexander Jackson posted the following beautiful message on LinkedIn, which he got from the Power of Positive Thinking: – You are beautiful – You are loved – You are needed – You are alive for a reason – You are stronger than you think – You are gonna get through this – I’m glad you’re Read more about In Case No One Told You Today[…]
Once again, I am impressed with Gavin McCormack’s email he sent me about the 4 types of learners in every classroom as follows: 1. The Isolated Learner They love to be left alone to get on with the task at hand. They need clear instructions and expectations with all the resources and options at hand Read more about The 4 Types of Learners In Every Classroom[…]