Learning from experience

Pedagogy that Empowers

Key points for developing an enabling pedagogy

Assessment in Health Care and Education

Assessment guides much of what we do, particularly in school. However, while it may be inconsequential in some cases, it can become counterproductive in others if not properly managed.  In the context of student support services, assessment may seem absent when viewed through the lens of standard criteria; yet it remains, focusing on elements beyond the purely academic realm.

The law of least effort in education

In short, the law of least optimal effort would also be the cure for anxiety, but only if you look beyond yourself and consider longer periods of time. There will undoubtedly be people who will say "Calm down a bit"... and you will answer them "It's much too difficult to do nothing!

Inspiring boldness

There's a kind of exhilaration in doing something for the first time, something that's never been done before, and contributing to the upliftment of everyone; it's this promise of success and pride that makes boldness appealing, including in education. The best principles of audacity 101.

Supervision of professional practices

Already present in the coaching and therapy professions, supervision is beginning to find its place in the support of other relationship professionals such as trainers, managers and educators. What role can supervision play in the professionalization of those involved in relationships?