In an article from Youki Terada in a 2019 Education Research Highlights article, Terada states that research now shows that in order to remember something best, students should draw what they are learning. He states that a 2019 study found that students remember less of what they’re learning if they’re doodling at the same time. Read more about To Remember Something, Draw It[…]
Whenever there is a problem in a relationship, there are a few key methods of problem solving. Firstly, empathize! Saying statements like, “I’ve noticed that … (neutral, don’t blame or assume, stick to the facts.) Focus on the problem, not the challenging behavior! Gather information: ask questions, take guesses, reflect what you hear, provide reassurance. Read more about Problem Solving in Relationships[…]
Once more, Gifford Thomas posted an inspiring message on a most important quality for a leader to maintain. Thomas states, “The ability to learn is the most important quality a leader can have.” I couldn’t agree more. One of my goals is to learn something new daily. I do so by checking out social media, Read more about Great Leadership Quality[…]
I truly admire Gavin McCormack’s devotion to children and his brilliant articles about how to be a master educator. This week McCormack posted an article on children’s behaviours. He said, “Beneath every behavior, there is an emotion. Beneath every emotion there is a need.” When we as teachers and parents meet that need, rather than Read more about Treat the Cause, Not the Syndrome[…]
Brene Brown shared her thoughts on “Trust” on YouTube, and of course, she is an inspiring researcher who speaks about what we are all thinking about. Brown quoted Charles Feltman’s definition of Trust and Distrust as this. “Trust is choosing to make something important to you, vulnerable to the actions of someone else. Distrust is Read more about What Is Trust?[…]
Ian Jukes shared Saga Briggs’ article on LinkedIn about 50 ways how to empower students in a connected world. The following list are about 50 best practices for empowering our students: 1. Practice positive reinforcement. 2. Allow for creative expression. 3. Give students more discussion time to explore and develop their ideas. 4. Offer more Read more about Empower Your Students In A Connected World[…]
Andrew Bradford shared an article on LinkedIn about progressive teaching methods which have fueled a rise in poor discipline for bad behavior in schools. Tom Bennet, who has been appointed to head up a task force to study behavior at schools, said that for several decades the issue has been “swept off the carpet.” Bennet Read more about Progressive Teaching Methods[…]
Mike Keading, on LinkedIn wrote the following about teamwork: Wouldn’t it be nice to work in an environment where employees: – collaborated – divided up tasks – gave constructive feedback – brainstormed new ideas – contributed to conversations – exchanged disagreements- shared the same values, goals and visions – trusted, respected, supported, and cooperated with Read more about Teamwork Leads To Success[…]
Okay, I have a confession to make. I’m an avid walker! The warming Spring weather draws me outdoors, loving the feel of the warm sun on my face, the sounds of Happy birds singing merrily amongst the trees! Squirrels chasing each other playfully, are all music to my ears. Because I was over confident of Read more about The Values Of Mindfulness[…]
I suspect most of us have had an occasion or two when we have been rejected by a job we want or a person we like, or an idea we’ve had. Many of us have experienced a shattered self-confidence in those moments of rejection because we don’t have an abundance mentality. Michael Beckworth spoke about Read more about Abundance Mentality[…]