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As machines have increasingly contended for our attention over the past century, the average amount of time people have devoted to listening to one another during waking hours has gone down by almost twenty percent. The language philosopher, Paul Gr... More »
Habits form a significant part of the learning process, and the success of learners is dependent on the habits they develop early in their school careers. This posts looks at how habits are formed and changed and gives examples for learning, In general, any ha... More »
Clyde Brolin’s book, In the Zone, is a must-read for all parents and teachers. The book discusses how champions the mental traits that make champions, sharing insights into the thinking and preparation it takes to achieve in the competitive world of prof... More »
“Spaces are themselves agents for change. Changing areas will change practice.” Learning spaces can have a significant impact on learning. Space can and will affect learning; it can encourage exploration, collaboration and discussion. Space can lead to... More »
Justin Cohen’s book “The Astonishing Power of Story.” is a must read for all English teachers. His method of storytelling is a wonderful teaching tool to support writing in the classroom. Below is a brief summary of the method. Story is made ... More »
Carol Dweck’s book, Mindset, is a must read for all teachers. Mindset shapes whether we believe we can learn, change and grow – or not. Mindset shapes our belief in our ability to accomplishing a goal. . People with a grow mindset continue growing ... More »