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Why most courses are ineffective
(or how to really help people learn)
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Learning Styles: popular, but still a mythLearning 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]
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What we mean when we talk about "learning"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]
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The trauma in learningThe 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]
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The end of teacher worshipAh, 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]