Education and Learning

Improving on Teaching Perfection

As an educator, it's important to request observations to improve your teaching even if students tell you that you are the perfect educator. Of course, if you are told you are "perfect" then you would already be doing this anyway. This is an of example why it is important. I am currently in a 3-day… Continue reading Improving on Teaching Perfection

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?