Lindsay Stanley’s Post

In our pursuit of knowledge and growth, we often encounter profound perspectives that challenge the conventional boundaries of education. Today, I stumbled upon a thought-provoking passage that delves into the very heart of what education truly entails. "The word education is derived from the Latin word 'educo,' meaning to educe, to draw out, or to develop from within. An educated person is not necessarily one who has an abundance of general or specialized knowledge. An educated person is one who has so developed the faculties of their mind that he or she may acquire anything they want or its equivalent without violating the rights of others... The missing link in all systems of education is that educational institutions fail to teach their students how to organize and use the knowledge after they have acquired it." Isn't this a remarkable insight? It redefines education beyond the accumulation of facts and figures. It highlights the importance of nurturing the very essence of our cognitive abilities – the art of learning how to learn, of fostering curiosity and critical thinking, and of developing skills that empower us to navigate through the complexities of life. As we stand on the cusp of technological and societal evolution, this perspective poses some intriguing questions: 🔍 How can educational institutions strike a balance between imparting knowledge and cultivating the skills necessary to apply that knowledge effectively? 🌱 Are we encouraging students not just to acquire information, but to cultivate the innate capacity to 'draw out' their potential? 💡 What innovative teaching methodologies can we adopt to ensure that students don't just 'store' information, but learn how to 'use' it? 💬 How can we redefine success in education? Is it solely about high scores, or should it include the ability to navigate uncertainties and create solutions? 💪 How can we foster an educational environment that instills the confidence to tackle challenges, adapt, and emerge stronger? Share your thoughts. What does this perspective mean to you? How can we bridge the gap between acquiring knowledge and truly applying it in our lives? 📚🌍 #educationmatters #learningjourney #curiositymatters #innovativeteaching #knowledge #educationalinstitutions

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What do you think about this keynote intro? I like it! Excited to head down to the Big Easy to deliver a keynote presentation to ensure my colleagues at Delgado Community College start their new goals of making their students "unstoppable!" Gotta say — I like the intro they'll be delivering. Welcome to this empowering presentation entitled "Unstoppable Student Success: Leveling the Path to Academic Excellence" here at Delgado. We firmly believe that academic success is a key pillar in our students' journey toward life success. Our commitment lies in eliminating any unnecessary hurdles that might impede their progress. Today, we are honored to have Mr. Leonard Geddes as our keynote speaker. With his wealth of experience spanning over two decades, he has worked closely with students and educators, delving deep into the reasons behind the struggles faced by high school graduates when transitioning to college. What he has discovered is truly eye-opening: it's not their perceived shortcomings but the very practices that propelled them in high school that hinder their college progress. Mr. Geddes is the visionary behind The LearnWell Projects, an organization that aims to make learning more visible, manageable, and effective. During this presentation, he will unveil unseen obstacles that may be impacting both us and our students, straining relationships and making our work burdensome and unrewarding. But fear not, as Mr. Geddes will not only enlighten us about these obstacles but also equip us with valuable resources to remove them within the first few weeks of our courses. By doing so, we can pave the way for our students to become unstoppable learners and professionals, bringing them a step closer to reaching their full potential. Get ready to be inspired and gain powerful insights that will transform the way we approach education and student success. Let's give a warm welcome to Mr. Leonard Geddes! Pretty good, I think. What about you? www.transitiontraps.com #Education #StudentSuccess #AcademicExcellence #LearnWellProjects #Empowerment #LinkedInLearning

Next week is the start of Semester 1, and we meet a whole of new students, and a whole new journey begins — again. But this is no Groundhog Day, but part of a journey of discovery for our students. And, although my role as a Professor involves advancing research, innovating new ideas and creating impact, I have never lost my true love of teaching. In fact, I love it more each year. To me, the person I am now has been highly influenced by the great teachers of my past - they inspired their students, they had faith in their student's abilities, and showed them new insights into a complex world. The word “inspiration” is banded about a great deal these days, but inspiration is not a general thing for everyone, it exists in all of us, and we are all inspired in different ways… to improve on something that is good or to fix something that is bad or wrong. We can as much be inspired by seeing wrong in something as in someone who opens up new insights. Let me start with the wonderful Tim Minchin: “Please? Please be a teacher. Teachers are the most admirable and important people in the world. You don’t have to do it forever, but if you’re in doubt about what to do, be an amazing teacher. Just for your twenties. Be a primary school teacher. Especially if you’re a bloke — we need male primary school teachers. Even if you’re not a Teacher, be a teacher. Share your ideas. Don’t take for granted your education. Rejoice in what you learn, and spray it.” We live on a small planet, but education and research binds people together with a common drive to improve things. People with talent can achieve their full potential, and education opens up so many doors that many close. It gives people the confidence to take ownership of their lives. You should never sit back on what you currently know, and force yourself into new areas. At times, especially when there is virtually no knowledge around, you feel like you are free-falling, but you catch yourself and find yourself leading rather than following. I have never tried to put research before teaching, and I never will. But research is a core part of stimulating my interest in my subject, and it makes me both a teacher and a student. I continually learn from others, and then I compile this knowledge and find my own viewpoints, and fit new things into current and old things. I can then see the track and the future, and see how our societies could be improved. Education is one of the most important things in our lives and for the health of our society. Innovation, too, will play a core part of our future, and research must play a core part of this. So, go write that patent, go read that just published research paper, go write that machine learning code, go write that book you always wanted, go register for the MSc you always wanted to do. Read more: https://lnkd.in/evkaFMyA

To optimize your teaching skills to their full potential, embrace these seven strategies: understand your students' needs, set clear goals, incorporate technology, use diverse teaching methods, engage in continuous professional development, seek feedback, and maintain a reflective practice. These approaches not only enhance your teaching effectiveness but also foster a dynamic and supportive learning environment. https://lnkd.in/dVEm_fvK #TeachingSkills #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #EdTech #StudentEngagement #ContinuousLearning #ReflectivePractice

This morning's article resonated deeply with my experience conducting a pre-post intervention study on developing writing from sources in a middle school setting. The author highlighted a concerning trend: Educators may be unfamiliar with foundational research in their fields. The article details how attendees at major education conferences struggled to identify key figures in formative assessment. Similarly, educators often miss the origins of prominent educational philosophies. This highlights two crucial aspects for fostering deeper learning, major findings in my pre-post intervention in school context in Lebanon which aimed to develop the skill of writing from sources: -Teaching Intertextuality as a Core Skill: We often focus on recent publications in research papers, neglecting the rich tapestry of historical influences. Understanding how "texts feed into each other" is a critical skill for effective reading and analysis (intertextuality). It allows students to: Identify references and allusions: Recognize connections between the text at hand and other works. -Uncover deeper meaning: Layers of meaning are revealed by understanding how the text interacts with past ideas. -Develop critical thinking: Students question and analyze how the author uses existing knowledge to build their argument. -Engaging with Primary Sources: Meaning can be lost through paraphrasing. -Equipping students to delve into foundational works like John Dewey's "Experience and Education" strengthens their grasp of core concepts. 2. The difference between search and research.

"2. Let me sketch out our burning platform: First, the pace and scope of technological changes allows and requires us to reimagine how education is delivered. Consequently, we will also have to reassess what counts as success in education. Education must transcend the mere acquisition of knowledge because knowledge is increasingly commoditised and ever changing. 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘥, 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘮𝘴. 𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 15 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺, 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 50 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭. ... 31. And as our students transition from school into subsequent stages of their lives, learning should not, and must not cease. We must better organise ourselves, if we want to build an ecosystem that encourages lifelong learning. What are the future skills required by our economy, and how can we develop these skills? .. 36. This challenges us to build new dispositions in our teachers to navigate the complexities of education. To be responsive to diverse needs, be resilient through challenges, and to be resourceful to continuously enhance our teaching practices, and learning beyond the educational fraternity. All these must stem from a commitment to lifelong learning by our teachers first. 𝘐𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘰. 37. When done well, we will break down the divide between academia and the world, with our teachers becoming the bridge between academia and the real world. It will not be a binary choice of the world or academia, but a double helix reinforcing one another as we continue to develop our strengths." (highlighting using italics added) Chan Chun Sing, (Singapore) Minister for Education, Speech at the Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2024, 28 May 2024, https://lnkd.in/gZ4HsXcw

One more article added to my reading list for the Term Break.

This just confirms everything I already thought!! If you are looking for a phonics solution with intentional practice of both fiction and nonfiction texts check out Phonics, Reading, and Me!

Are you a new faculty member in #highereducation? This blog post was written for you. I've compiled a list of 11 tips to help you hit the ground running during your first year in academia! 'How To Thrive In Your First Year As A New Faculty Member In Higher Ed'