Education and Learning

Great Teachers Merge Their Art with the Science of Learning

It’s critical to blend art and science when teaching. Fully understanding how these two worlds support each other is essential for developing a career in Teaching and Learning, whether in Training or Academia. “Teaching is an art. Improving teaching is a science.” I don’t know the origin of this quote, but I can’t take credit… Continue reading Great Teachers Merge Their Art with the Science of Learning

Education and Learning

Is the Process of Critical Thinking or Writing Your Bigger Challenge?

I often work with students who have solid essay writing skills but still get low writing scores. They have mastered the structure of a 100-level university essay but still struggle getting to the minimum word count. Developing critical thinking skills will help overcome this carrier. How does the brain respond when an instructors give topics… Continue reading Is the Process of Critical Thinking or Writing Your Bigger Challenge?

Education and Learning

Why a Personal Writing Teacher is Better than AI

I'm sure you can list many reasons too. I love how AI can help improve our writing but it will never (never?) replace a personal writing teacher. I fully support AI technology but there are limitations, and helping improve essay writing skills is one of them. It is a great tool to help improve your… Continue reading Why a Personal Writing Teacher is Better than AI