Tag: Outdoor Learning
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Why outdoor spaces are a great tool for leadership development
Outdoor spaces provide an extraordinary setting for leadership development, offering experiences and opportunities that are hard to replicate indoors. Engaging with the natural environment fosters personal and professional growth, helping individuals develop critical leadership skills. Here are several reasons why outdoor spaces are invaluable tools for leadership development: In summary, outdoor spaces provide unique and…
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Johari Windows
Although the Johari Window in its original form is used as a personality test, and usually in conjunction with the Dream Johari Window, the scope of the tool is much wider than this. It can be used as a self-reflective tool and a powerful aid to identifying areas of personal development that you feel you…
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Heuristics: How to train the mind
I have compiled a body of information here on Heuristics and how they can help to train the mind effectively, and also explain the way the mind works in certain situations. This is only an overview of each heuristic and how it can be applied to solve problems, but it is a starting point for…
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Teambuilding: my philosophy
About the Philosophy: My philosophy for teambuilding is a rule of threes. Firstly, there are the three aspects of teambuilding itself: the team, the individual and the task. This trio all need to be present in order for the team to function properly and effectively. This requires the group to acknowledge each section individually and…
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Our Intellectual Connection to the Past
In delving into the recesses of our collective history, a journey far beyond the boundaries of our contemporary existence, one discovers a profound connection that transcends time. Picture yourself stepping back, far back, to an epoch preceding the advent of modern humanity. Shed the layers of society, technology, and culture, plunging into the depths of…
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Learning How to Fail
A while ago I ran a team building session for a group on a fast track to management course, the day was the usual mix of activities designed to bring to the fore their ability to work as a team, express their opinions and learn their flaws. Everything was going swimmingly, until I ran an…
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Show notes Season 1 Episode 6: Rethinking Pedagogy in Education: Embracing Constructivism
Welcome to the final episode of our podcast’s inaugural season! In this episode, we’re delving into the realm of pedagogy under the constructivist model of education. Contrary to popular belief, the core principles of pedagogy don’t necessarily have to vanish; they merely require a shift in intent and application. Let’s explore how this paradigm shift…
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Why Experiential Education is the way forward
Let me open this post with a quote. “Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.” Chinese Proverb. We have known this for generations, in fact, we have practised this for generations. It is only recently since the renaissance for the wealthy and since the industrial revolution…
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Title: Rethinking Education: Flaws in the Current Curriculum and the Need for Change
Understanding the Curriculum Before we dissect the issues, it’s crucial to distinguish between the national curriculum and the curriculum implemented by individual settings. The former, designed to disseminate knowledge, faces criticism for its inability to meet the needs of the evolving workforce. Here are some key reasons why the national curriculum falls short: Issues within…
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Podcast show notes. Season 1 Episode 2
Learning from the Past: Unraveling the History of Education Reform Introduction: In our quest for a new education paradigm, it’s crucial to trace the historical roots of education to understand where we’ve come from and why a change is imperative. This exploration not only informs our present and future but also reveals that the ideas…
Shevek Pring 