Learning Styles are a popular concept among teachers and trainers. Chances are, you've heard about VAK or Kolb. However, despite their persistent popularity, Learning Styles have been proven to be an ineffective tool for teaching. [Read more]

When we talk about learning, we might think we are talking about the same thing, when, in fact, we are not. So when it comes to learning – and therefore, teaching – the discussions are a minefield of assumptions leading to different and sometimes conflicting conclusions. [Read more]

The negative experiences we go through in our school years have a tremendous impact on our attitude towards learning as adults. As teachers, we much learn to recognize and navigate these challenges, so that our students can learn effectively and with joy. [Read more]

Ah, how pleasant it is to be loved! When our students look up to us, admire us, we are filled with a sense of gratitude and fulfillment. But no matter how much our egos love to be stoked, there's a real danger that stalks in the shadows of admiration... [Read more]

Many people who teach how to create courses recommend a "market-first-build-later" approach. I did not really have an opinion about this approach, until my recent project with a client. [Read more]

Have you seen this before: "Only 7% of what you communicate is verbal. The rest is your body language and your tone of voice.” No matter how many times these numbers appear in articles and books, they are still completely bogus. Here is the REAL science behind those numbers: explained, clarified and debunked! [Read more]

Who is responsible for achieving results at the end of a course? The status quo answer of the teaching industry seems to put the responsibility (and the blame) squarely on the shoulders of the students. The commonly held attitude is that the teacher or trainer is there to dispense information. Let's take a closer look at the responsibilities of course teachers and students ... [Read more]