Interpersonal Skills

This is a nice little video about Interpersonal Skills

Colleges say 'swathe of cuts' threatens adult education

From the BBC NEWS

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-32017137

Bloom’s Taxonomy-Action Verbs Requiring Cognitive Outcomes

This is very useful when writing learning objectives.

The following list of verbs is arranged by the classes above. The verbs are measurable and observable behaviors expected of the learner. While it is certainly admirable to “gain an understanding,” it is not possible to observe or measure understanding itself. What does the learner have to do to indicate that he or she “understands?” Use of an action verb enables both the teacher and learner to know what comprises successful learning. It is preferable to use only one verb in each standard although there are instances when two are needed for clarity or texture.

Knowledge:  (Standards that ask the learner to recognize and recall facts and specifics)

          define               delineate           specify

          outline              memorize         repeat

          record              list                    state

          recall                name                relate

          label                 match

Comprehension:  (Standards that ask the learner to summarize or paraphrase given information)

          restate             discuss             describe

          summarize       recognize          explain

          express            identify             locate

          report               review              tell

Application:   (Standards that ask the learner to use information in a situation different from the original learning context)

          translate           interpret           apply

          employ             use                   demonstrate (a skill)

          dramatize         practice            illustrate

          operate            solve                schedule

          show                sketch

Analysis:    (Standards that ask the learner to separate the whole into its parts, to better understand the organization of the whole and the relationships between the parts)

          distinguish         analyze             differentiate

          appraise            examine           criticize

          critique             classify             calculate

          experiment       test                  compare

          contrast            diagram            inspect

          debate              inventory          question

          relate                solve                examine

          categorize

Synthesis:  (Standards that ask the learner to combine elements learned into a new entity)

          compose          plan                  propose

          design               formulate          arrange

          assemble          collect               predict

          create               design               set up

          organize           manage            prepare

          construct

Evaluation:   (Standards that ask the learner to make decisions, judge, or select based on criteria and rationale)

          judge                appraise            evaluate

          rate                  compare           measure

          revise               score                select

          choose             assess              estimate

Source: http://www.highperformancetrainingworks.com/EPSS/TechNotes/Bloom.htm

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Overview

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator^® (MBTI^®) assessment has helped millions of people worldwide gain insights about themselves and how they interact with others—and improve how they communicate, learn, and work.

 

Source: The People Development People Website

Understanding Digital Kids: Teaching and Learning in the New Digital Landscape

 

Children today ARE DIFFERENT! 

This is a very interesting study about the how constant exposure to digital media has changes the way the digital natives process, interact and use information.

If you are teacher, a parent or just want to understand why kids today are not the way they used to be then read this:

https://edorigami.wikispaces.com/file/view/Jukes+-+Understanding+Digital+Kids.pdf

Briggs Myers' 16 Personality Types

I have used this with my students and it has been very helpful. They've enjoyed learning a bit more about themselves and I've added a few things into my class profile.
Click on the picture to link with the 16 personalities site.

 

Taylor Mali: What Do Teachers Make?