Generative Learning Theory was introduced in 1974 by Merlin C. Wittrock an American educational psychologist. It is based on the idea that learners can actively integrate new ideas into their memory to enhance their educational experience. In essence, it involves...
Jenny Plaister-Ten outlines 3 different approaches According to an international study from the British Council, employers now place a high level of importance upon intercultural skills1. Skills such as 'demonstrating respect for others', 'building trust' and 'working...
Alfred is in love. He is also angry, shameful, scared, sad and lonely. His good friend Joy supports him in his constant fight against Shadow. Join the fight! And maybe you will discover something new about your own emotions along the way.
Emotions are guesses! Can you look at someone's face and know what they're feeling? Does everyone experience happiness, sadness and anxiety the same way? What are emotions anyway? For the past 25 years, psychology professor Lisa Feldman Barrett has mapped facial...
Stories help you make sense of your life -- but when these narratives are incomplete or misleading, they can keep you stuck instead of providing clarity. In an actionable talk, psychotherapist and advice columnist Lori Gottlieb shows how to break free from the stories...
How Conversational Style Makes or Breaks Relationships Often it's not what you say but how you say it. The part of the country you come from, your ethnic background, age, class, gender, and individual personality - these and many other influences result in different...
What use is data if it doesn't inform action. Thank you to Gap Square for sharing this article
Should you tell your kids they are smart or talented? Professor Carol Dweck answers this question and more, as she talks about her ground breaking work on developing mindsets. She emphasizes the power of "yet" in helping students succeed in and out of the classroom....
Simon Sinek says “True leadership starts with distinguishing between being 'in charge' versus taking care of those 'in our charge' “. He argues that leadership is not taught when people get promoted. It’s a skill that needs practice. He concludes that no CEO has...