Category: professional development
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Trainer Feedback
Having been on the end of a few ASQA audits now I am still amazed that all they do is look at paperwork and on the odd occasion they interview a trainer, but don’t, actually see them in the training room doing their stuff. I think we all know that paperwork can easily be fixed…
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Retirement
I’m at the stage in my career when I need to seriously start thinking about when and how I can retire. There are many options and I am not in a hurry but planning ahead (at least financially) is a smart idea. Here is an interesting article that many of you (at whatever age) might…
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Blogging
Many of you might like to write your own blog one day. They are very useful in education and training but also just for your own entertainment. Here is an article that provides 10 great links to help you get started and write well. Read the article at ProBlogger
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No Burnout
I read this post the other morning and thought you might be interested. 25 Tricks to stop teacher burnout – click here to read Not a bad list and some good ideas but you know the best way to beat burnout. Do a great job, love your job and you will never feel burnout, tired…
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Ethics for all
I teach ethics in a wide variety of programs and it is a subject that really interests me especially when you link it to integrity and leadership. I admit that I can learn more about the philosophy of ethics and thankfully there is a way to do this at any time of the day. Check…
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Sunday Zephyr – Reading List
Reading is a big part of my professional development. But generally it isn’t reading books on education or training. Just about anything else is useful to broaden my knowledge and understanding of the world. I do like to read the occasional self help book. Here is a list of 5 great entrepreneur books that you…
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Thinking like a Pyschologist
Another great itunes U resource. A big part of training is obviously psychology. We are dealing with people remember. I got my fair share of psychology at University and I found that part of my various programs very interesting. Here is a great catch up program if you are a bit rusty on your psyc…
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Right Brain, Left Brain
We have all heard about the right brain, left brain theory. Do you know your preference. Here is a quick little online test which will tell you whether you are right or left brained. Open the test here.
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Critical Reasoning
Being able to analyse arguments and make more effective arguments are part of a trainers job. I think I do pretty well at this but there is a lot more to that you may think. To develop argument skills and knowledge try out this video podcast from Oxford University. Go to the itunes store here.
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Google Plus Help
I really need to learn more about Google Plus as it does seem to be useful. I use it for work (training etc) but I am not really sure what I am doing with it. If you are also stuck Mashable article – the beginner’s guide Lifehacker article – 15+ Awesome Google Plus Tricks Need…