by edtosavetheworld | Mar 21, 2014 | Stage 1: Adult Learning and Leadership
How can we establish an adult culture of continuous learning? A good piece of advice from an article by the Association for Training and Development: “Learning is a journey. Consider the quote from Bob Galvin: “Take two suitcases with you…one filled with...
by edtosavetheworld | Mar 20, 2014 | Stage 1: Adult Learning and Leadership
This week we’re revisiting the importance of adult learning. It is at the foundation of successful schools and successful school transformation. Institutions and individuals must continuously learn and grow if they are to meet the demands of education in the...
by edtosavetheworld | Mar 17, 2014 | Stage 1: Adult Learning and Leadership
OUT IN Competition among employees Collaboration among employees Several recent studies and a best selling new book are prompting more conversations about how to promote a culture of collaboration and helpfulness in workplaces. Adam Grant is an organizational...
by edtosavetheworld | Feb 26, 2014 | Stage 1: Adult Learning and Leadership
Concepts-based teaching and learning is the right thing to do for kids.Effective comprehension and thinking require a coherent understanding of the organizing principles in any subject matter; understanding the essential features of the problems of various school...
by edtosavetheworld | Feb 20, 2014 | Stage 1: Adult Learning and Leadership
What would your students answer if you asked them what is the purpose of school?Would they say “to get into college” “to get a job” “to be successful”?Or would they say “to learn” “to explore new ideas” “to find and follow my intellectual passion”?Okay maybe that last...
by edtosavetheworld | Feb 7, 2014 | Innovation Series, Stage 1: Adult Learning and Leadership
Happy Friday! As we kick-off the weekend take some time to think about how you use your time. That sentiment usually means asking yourself “am I using my time productively?” We think of our goal as maximizing the use of every minute of every day. The...
