Learning and change in the adult years: A developmental perspective by Tennant and Pogson (1995) is a book aimed at adult educators and it addresses adult learning in relation to adult development. Tennant and Pogson believe that, in order to teach adults effectively, adult educators need to know themselves, and so the role ofRead More…
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How to nurture resiliency: Emotional health and development
Resiliency is the ability to bounce back from setbacks and disappointments. It is a mindset or disposition that equips children and adults to successfully confront challenges and seek solutions to problems. Developing and nurturing this ability in young children, enables them to learn strategies to overcome adversity through middle childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Resilient childrenRead More…
7 Ways to Maximize Productivity
The field of social psychology teaches us that social relationships are central to an organizations culture and to the overall success of the organization. Educational leaders play a significant role in structuring their teams’ working relationships, and this can be achieved in one of three key ways. One way educational leaders can structure working relationships,Read More…
Education, Employment and Work-Life Balance
According to the latest findings from the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and development (OECD), New Zealand performs exceptionally well in overall well-being, as shown by the fact that it ranks among the top countries in a large number of topics in the Better Life Index. A well-educated and well-trained population is essential for aRead More…
An organizations most valuable asset is their people
This week’s blog post discusses productivity and profitability. Last week, I mentioned how hard New Zealand teachers and leaders work. The reality is, as a nation we work really hard. With the exception of Iceland (a country that enjoys icy cold conditions and 6 months of darkness a year), the average New Zealander apparently spends moreRead More…
