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Ken Robinson: How to escape education's death valley

Hi,

I noticed a few of Sir Ken's TED video's in Strengths School but did not see this recent TED talk from April 2013 so I thought I'd share: http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_how_to_escape_education_s_death_valley.html

 

My short summary:

"There are 3 principles on which human life flourishes and they are contradicted by the culture of education and under which…

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Added by FRANK A SCAVUZZO on May 14, 2013 at 5:47am — No Comments

Tinogona: "It is Achievable"

It is my vision that every child in Africa should have the chance to attend a school where they can learn how to read, write, do math and be proud of themselves. In my travels I see little girls with the same dreams, but there are too few resources to educate them. Educators play a fundamental role in the…

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Added by Tererai Trent on June 16, 2011 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Affirmation

It is fun to think about specific ways to affirm people's strengths.I find myself daily looking for ways to inspire others by affirmingwhat is right with them. When this is done consistently, people startto believe it.  When they start to believe it, you start to see adeeper investment in their work, hobbies, ministry, and familialinteraction. This deeper investment creates a trust and safety within acommunity that leads to a sense of value and purpose. Once someoneexperiences the joy of…

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Added by Jon Mathis on January 11, 2011 at 7:23pm — No Comments

India Travel - Experience the Extraordinary

India is the most gorgeous and a captivating country and there is a lot to cherish after visiting this country. Tourists from all across the country visit the country to have a flavor of the amazing diversified culture that exists. Matchless cultural and full of geographical characteristics states of India which are known for incredible tourism are Rajasthan, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, etc grab… Continue

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Added by penny kwok on June 2, 2010 at 12:37am — No Comments

Transformation

Today it hit me...I lead others toward a treasure chest and show them the wealth inside but often fail to look at it myself. I believe with such conviction that discovering, affirming, and developing strengths will liberate a person's soul, but I continue to weigh myself down with feelings of inadequacy and doubt. If I truly believe in what I have been teaching others I am going to need to start taking my own advice: You are uniquely gifted to impact the world around you in a way that no one… Continue

Added by Jon Mathis on May 25, 2010 at 6:58pm — No Comments

Clifton Strengths School Outstanding Teacher Award

Clifton Strengths School is leading the search for outstanding educators. Nominate a great educator, or apply for yourself today. One educator will win a scholarship to Clifton Strengths School. Hurry! The deadline is April 15, so apply today!

Prize information:

Admission to Strengths Based Classroom Management

2-week course, beginning April 19, 2010…

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Added by Maika Bauerle on March 30, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

India Cultural Tour is a Lifetime Experience For Tourists

It is well said that to know the culture of the country means to know the country. And it is perhaps even truer in case of India because here one can experience a multitude of different cultures and traditions. It is a fact that different parts of the country have different culture and tradition and one will get to see a difference of architectural patterns, different kind of festivals, different local dialects, different kind of people and a difference in weather in between different cultural… Continue

Added by Jenny Franklin on January 28, 2010 at 6:34am — No Comments

Are You in the Right Collaboration Environment?

More than team building and management.



Collaboration is, to me, about the division of labor (as the word's etymology implies) that leads to cooperation toward a common goal. There are two models of collaboration and team-building that I believe speak to the spirit of consensual cooperation.



One is Christensen's model of consensus-driven cooperation*. From that view, the effectiveness of collaboration depends on how well one executes two factors. The first is to…

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Added by Demetrios Perdikis on January 14, 2010 at 12:02pm — No Comments

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Added by penny kwok on December 17, 2009 at 4:42am — No Comments

Strenghtbuilders mentor program

Strenghtbuilders We are seeking grants for our mentor program,
we will cover the Dallas Independant School District and surrounding areas

Added by MARK MCDANIEL on November 6, 2009 at 12:08pm — No Comments

Dissertation Proposal Sample and Dissertation Proposal Topics?

Hey…. Just stuck with my dissertation proposal and amazed…. You know why? I just come across a website that offers something really valuable and in return they are not asking for my money… Isn’t it amazing? It may be amazing for you people when you check them if they are true in their claims… Now the question is what are their claims when it comes to dissertation proposal help?



Before I got… Continue

Added by gene pitney on October 1, 2009 at 8:25am — No Comments

Dissertation Writing Process Explained In 6 Simple Steps

Dissertation writing is not an easy task and it is extremely challenging for almost all students. Dissertation writing is the most important part of your degree. It requires dedication, perseverance, ability to do in-depth research and determination. Writing a dissertation is challenging but not impossible if you are provided with professional dissertation help. You should try to facilitate… Continue

Added by Maria Pittman on August 31, 2009 at 2:45am — No Comments

Strengths Quest Advocate

Share your takeaways from this workshop and how it has added value to your institution.

Added by Nerita Hughes on July 29, 2009 at 7:38pm — No Comments

Strengths & Positive Psychology in Melbourne, Australia

If you are interested in keeping up to date with Positive Psychology opportunities in Melbourne, Australia (we also provide information on major Australia wide initiatives) then log on to http://pospsychmel.ning.com/

Best wishes,
Jo

Added by Jo Mitchell on July 10, 2009 at 2:05am — No Comments

Isolating Themes of Talent--Strategic

Talent Theme Panel Questions



How do you personally define this theme? What does it mean to you?

This is so ingrained in how I think and function that I have had to reflect many hours on how I actually us this theme. For me, not only it is a pattern of thinking that allows me to see potential and possibilities very quickly, it is also a part of how I relate to other people, the language I use, how I present myself and when. So I weigh all of my options quickly and then jump to… Continue

Added by Karen Steeno van Staveren on July 6, 2009 at 2:32pm — No Comments

Strengths Reporter at SQ Conference

Big things are happening in Omaha. For the next 3 days, you can expect updates directly from Gallup's Building a Strengths-Based Campus Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. I am looking forward to developing a disucssion with key players in the positive psychology arena, as well as active everyday educators. Please connect yourself to the world of social networking by logging into ning, becoming a StrengthsQuest fan… Continue

Added by Maika Bauerle on June 23, 2009 at 3:22pm — No Comments

My Favorite Activity

I really enjoyed the "How Full Is Your Bucket" activity. It was an encouraging activity that really help to build relationships among the students. It encouraged students to stay positive and to encourage each other by filling buckets instead of dipping out of them.

Added by Tiffany M. Bellafant on May 5, 2009 at 9:32am — No Comments

Favorite Activity

Out of the Strengths activities that we did in class, I my favorite was the Scavenger Hunt. My class used this as an icebreaker and a networking activity. The first week of class we did a different icebreaker activitiy, but the Scavenger Hunt was a couple of weeks into the semester where students are starting to get to know each other, but are still not bonded. The Scavenger Hunt made them get up, move around, and talk to other students. After they completed the activity they then broke into… Continue

Added by Julie Roberts on April 23, 2009 at 9:05am — No Comments

'Be Amazed' DVD Available

Hello Friends,
Several of you are finding creative ways to spread the word of strengths through my 'Be Amazed' video. I'm happy to offer it to you in DVD format if it works better for you that way. There will be a small fee to cover the cost of shipping, but if you are interested, please let me know and we can work something out!
Maika

Added by Maika Bauerle on April 21, 2009 at 3:15pm — No Comments

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