Tag: Education
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Podcast show notes. Season 1 Episode 1
Unpacking the Journey: A Vision for Education Reform Introduction: Welcome to the inaugural episode of my podcast, the episode that sheds light on the man behind the microphone. In this episode, we’ll delve into my personal journey, the diverse projects I’ve worked on, and the unique perspective I’ve gained working with learners facing challenges, especially…
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Navigating the Mental Capacity Act 2005: A Safeguarding Professionals Guide
In the realm of safeguarding, where the well-being and rights of vulnerable individuals take centre stage, a critical tool at our disposal is the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). As safeguarding professionals, understanding the intricacies of the MCA is not just a necessity but a cornerstone in ensuring that our actions are grounded in legality,…
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Intrinsic and Endogenous impact on learning
Learning is a complex process that is influenced by various factors. Among these factors, the concepts of intrinsic and endogenous impact play significant roles in shaping an individual’s learning experience. In this blog post, we will explore the meaning of intrinsic and endogenous factors and discuss their impact on the learning process. Understanding Intrinsic Impact…
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Starting out with a brand new team: Where to begin?
Starting with a brand new team can be both exciting and challenging. As a leader, you have the opportunity to shape the team’s dynamics, set clear goals, and lay the foundation for success. However, the initial stages are crucial in establishing a strong team culture and building trust among team members. In this blog post,…
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How to support Delegation, Autonomy and Accountability in work environments
In today’s complex and fast-paced work environments, organisations recognise the importance of delegation, autonomy, and accountability in fostering employee growth, engagement, and organisational success. Effective delegation allows leaders to distribute tasks and responsibilities, while autonomy empowers individuals to make decisions and take ownership of their work. Accountability ensures that individuals are responsible and answerable for…
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Metacognitive Curriculum Design
Traditional curriculum design focuses primarily on the content and skills that students need to acquire. However, in an era of rapid change and information overload, it is equally crucial to equip learners with metacognitive skills—the ability to understand, regulate, and reflect upon their own thinking processes. Metacognitive curriculum design goes beyond subject-specific knowledge to empower…
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Psychological Safety: an Organisational Foundation
I have spoken in a lot of blogs on here about psychological safety and the importance of this in an effective workplace, so I thought it was time to create a blog to address this topic specifically. It ties so many of the themes I speak about together and is a foundational element of good…
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Intrinsic vs Extrinsic motivation: Why we should be looking inside for our desire to learn
Learning is a fundamental aspect of human existence, allowing us to acquire knowledge and develop new skills. When it comes to learning, two primary motivations drive our progress: extrinsic and intrinsic learning. Both approaches have their merits, but understanding the distinctions between them can help us unlock our true potential and foster a lifelong love…
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The Power of Metacognition in outdoor learning
Firstly what is metacognition? The act of thinking about thinking. It is being aware of yourself within the thinking and learning process. When you are able to be conscious of the learning taking place you are able to use that learning process as a toolkit to learn other things in other contexts. This is immensely…
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Experiential Learning: An Overview
Experiential learning is fundamentally based on engagement, the experience, and the relation of the learner to it is the formation of the learning, but it is important to understand first what the engagement is with. Bowen (2005) suggests 4 broad categories of engagement as being, In a broader sense there is a clear correlation here…
Shevek Pring 