Category: Leadership

• Thanks for the Feedback

  

  by Deb McCallum This year I have been diving deeper into learning more about cognitive biases, and our blind spots. My doctorate course with Dr. Katz last winter was very insightful into helping me to understand how our biases can impact our work. When I think about my own influence in education, I think about […]

  Deborah McCallum

  July 17, 2021

  Big Ideas in Education, Education, Feedback, Leadership

  Douglas Stone, education, feedback, leadership, Thanks for the Feedback

• Promoting Courage in our Educational Systems

  Courage is an important trait to embody in our Education system, for both Educators and Students.  As one of the Seven Grandfather Teachings, it is a trait that enables all other aspects of good character, including Humility, Inclusiveness, Cooperation, and Respect. It also encompasses the ability to be imperfect, and the ability to contribute to […]

  Deborah McCallum

  October 24, 2012

  Community, Courage, Culture & Caring, Leadership, Seven Grandfather Teachings

• Educational Leadership and Principles of Cognitive Psychology

  Educational Leaders can benefit greatly from the principles of Cognitive Psychology. It is a valid, quantifiable field that is able to help us understand a wide range of issues as they pertain to Education and Learning. The research behind Cognition has been focussed on how we think and the way we learn, and more specifically on the […]

  Deborah McCallum

  October 13, 2012

  Big Ideas in Education, Cognitive Science & Education, Leadership

  Activity Scheduling, Big Ideas in Education, Cognitive Psychology, education, Educational Leadership, metacognition, questioning, Self-Monitoring

• Key Characteristics of Effective Educators

    The relationship between Educator and student is so important, especially during the students formative years. To be able to engage students in the learning process effectively, the reality is that this relationship needs to be perceived of as strong, solid, and based on trust and respect. Effective Educators are those who have strong relationships […]

  Deborah McCallum

  September 25, 2012

  21st Century Learning, Best Practices, Big Ideas in Education, Leadership

• Creating Welcoming Environments in our Schools and Libraries

    In many schools, there can be a lack of cultural diversitiy, symbols and practices that make students and parents feel welcome and important. This is unfortunate, because creating Welcoming Environments are essential to improving Student Learning. However, it is a challenge to continually create Welcoming Environments in our schools. With increasing demands surrounding school […]

  Deborah McCallum

  August 2, 2012

  Community, Culture & Caring, Ideas for Learning Strategies, Leadership, Parental Involvement