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Looking forward to facilitating this session on facilitating meetings (how meta!) in Hawaii two weeks from today. Let me know if you'll be there too. #ahalokahiconference23

Culture has been a critical pillar at Simple Education Foundation from #DayOne and it is great to be recognised by Great Place to Work® Institute (India). In the long run culture is the only thing that keeps an organisation growing and the key to building great culture is that you just need to keep working at it. Building culture is a journey and not a destination. Here's to being a Great Place to Work beyond the certification. 🥂

"We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience". This famous quote rings especially true for intercultural learning. When I was a volunteer at a school in Sweden, I initially struggled in my role. I was waiting for the teachers to give us, international volunteers, tasks and clear instructions. Meanwhile, the teachers would just welcome us in their classrooms or activities and didn't seem to pay any attention to us. I felt lost and confused. It wasn't until I took time to reflect on this experience that I realized there must have been a cultural difference at play that was creating barriers. After a meeting with one of the teachers, it turned out the educators were expecting us, volunteers, to take initiative in class and break activities. Sweden, being a truly egalitarian nation, highly encourages a proactive attitude on all levels. In contrast, Alessandra, another volunteer, and I came from more hierarchical cultures and were used to being told what to do by superiors. This newfound awareness allowed me and Alessandra to approach our roles with more openness and show more leadership. We each took charge of running a creative daily workshop during the longest break, which were real hits among the students! This experience highlighted the importance of creating space for reflection in learning. Experiences themselves don't teach anything; reflecting on them does. With that in mind, the Starline program allows young people to not only experience a whole new world out there, but also reflect, process, and formulate takeaways that will benefit them throughout their lives. If you are curious to know more about the Starline program, don’t miss the information evening which will take place online This Thursday, April 4th at 7:30 pm EST: https://lnkd.in/ddPJhn2y   Nathalie Danon #interculturallearning #culturalawareness #reflection #thestarlineprogram

Our League Trophy Ceremony. From the get-go, we divide students into teams/houses, rings a bell? Yeah just like Harry Potter! Students have their own set of skills and strengths, when the whole team works as a unit, everyone has a chance to learn from one another. This leads to resource building and enables them to become better equipped to deal with any challenge they are put to. For children, honing team building skills is indispensable, we reward or deduct points from the whole team not individually, based on for instance; using English, not their native languages, not littering, or excelling at an activity.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! What better way to celebrate than to remember the great teachers, mentors, and influences we've had in our lives and share that appreciation together. So, share with us your story of a great teacher you've had in your life! What did they do to help you? What made them so impactful? How did they help you see the world differently? Let us know who you're grateful for and why, below! #thankateacher #teacherappreciationday #teacherappreciationweek

  It seems fitting that during our Greek summer holiday, we talk about Mentor... In Greek mythology, Mentor is a character who appears in Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. An old friend of Odysseus, Mentor is entrusted with the care and guidance of Odysseus' son, Telemachus, while Odysseus is away. The goddess Athena often takes the form of a Mentor to provide divine guidance and support to Telemachus. This story isn’t about how behind every great man is a better woman. It’s about my two sons engaging with adults (Mentors) on holiday and gaining so much from them. During our sailing and windsurfing weeks in Vassiliki with Wildwind, my boys have sailed with a diverse group of people, from teenagers to adults in their 50s, navigating everything from H-16s to FX-1 catamarans. In fact, my 10-year-old even ditched me to team up with a 15-year-old from Rotterdam for some racing. Was I a little disappointed? Sure. But I was more delighted that he's finding his own way. There’s a risk in letting them – especially the 10-year-old – wander down the beach and pair up with someone new for a sail. But the upside is huge: thrills and spills, and more importantly, mentorship, guidance, insight, and learning. In this digital-first world, kids need relationships and interactions with older kids and adults. They need practical experiences and to learn from others in person. My 14-year-old returned from an afternoon session in 25+ knots on a catamaran with a guy named Mark, exclaiming, "He’s fantastic, so skilled, and brilliant... taught me some really cool things." Followed by the inevitable, "He’s so much better than you." Isn’t that what I want for my kids? It turns out Mark is an ex-World, European, and British Champion from the '90s. What are my takeaways? ·        Kids need risk and reward, a few bruises, and big smiles. ·        Learning is everywhere. ·        Mentorship and guidance can come in all shapes and sizes, structured and unstructured. ·        People benefit from being together. ·        Quality moments and experiences come from the quantity of time. #Mentorship #Learning #FamilyTime #SummerHolidays #GreekIsles #SailingAdventures

“Fantastic start to the initiative by the Rotary Club with the Workshop Series! Valuable discussions at the first event, including a insightful Q&A with Prof. Dr. Kerstin Hiska Hennig. I Appreciate the Rotary Club for their efforts in encouraging young adults to invest in their professional development. Looking forward to the upcoming workshops! #RotaryClub #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerInsights "

For the month of June, I was given the chance to be part of the "Student Spotlights" section in my PT cohort's monthly newsletter! These newsletters are the best source to learn about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, exam due dates, and most importantly -- my fellow classmates. To learn more about me beyond what I typically post on my LinkedIn, take a look at my feature below! #unlv #unlvpt #physicaltherapy #graduateschool #studentspotlight

#TutorProject #newsletter 📰 The 3rd newsletter of the 𝗧𝗨𝗧𝗢𝗥 – 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗨𝗽𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗧 𝗮 𝗵𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗥𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 project has been published and is available online❗ 👉Read all the latest details about the progress of the project, whose main aim is to create partnerships between teacher education and training providers to set up Teacher Academies developing a European and international outlook on teacher education👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/guc6gUk5 #TutorProject #Eufundedprojects #ErasmusPlus #lifelonglearning #VocationalSkills #VocationalExcellence #inclusion #teachers #TeachersEducation #inclusiveeducation

Build connections with those who inspire and challenge you. 🤝✨ Your network is a valuable source of guidance and support on your academic and personal journey. 🌐💡 #NetworkWithPurpose #ConnectionsMatter #BeIvyEducation #BeIvy #ActThinkAndBeIvy #StudyAbroad #IvyLeague #IvyLeagueUniversity #IvyLeagueUniversities