Remember playing the board game Clue as a kid? To win, you had to figure out who committed the crime, where it was committed, and which weapon was used. So what does this have to do with designing intentional instruction for children? … [Read more...]
A “Make and Take” Even I Can Do!
I’m a professional development provider by choice, by training, and by trade. And over the years, my experiences and research has lead me to several evidence-based conclusions about adult learners. In this blog I explore three truths about adult learners and a "make'n take" that won't make you … [Read more...]
Looking For a Change? Start With Your Habits!
How about you? Have a habit or two you'd like to get rid of? Is there a behavior in someone else you are trying to change but have seen little success? The answer is likely YES, and YES! … [Read more...]
How to Address the Spirituality of Adult Learners Without Getting All “Spiritual”
In this series, I’m exploring how #ece professional development is failing teachers. In my opinion, our professional development (PD) efforts do not include sufficient attention to supporting teachers’ social-emotional skills, and we need to approach PD from a more wholistic perspective. … [Read more...]
Can You Hear Me? Two PD Techniques To Improve Interactions and Relationships
In this series, I’m exploring how #ece professional development is failing teachers. In my opinion, our professional development (PD) efforts do not include sufficient attention to supporting teachers’ social-emotional skills, and we need to approach PD from a more wholistic perspective. … [Read more...]