A good friend and fellow construction trainer, Jay Wetterhus, shared with me a learning model that was developed years ago. Initially described as “Four Stages of Learning Any New Skill,” this theory ...
Our task through all life stages is to continue shielding our brain to keep it strong. Learning is the lead singer in this chorus, and the process builds upon itself. As we age, we broaden our circle ...
For Construction Pros: Training through the “Four Stages” of Learning: Part 2 /10-29-2014
We human beings have a keen interest in observing and learning about one another—an interest that psychologists now trace back to our evolutionary roots. Among our ancestors, those who paid attention ...
Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Learning is a lifelong endeavor. But it is not the same endeavor all your life long. Your brain changes over the course ...
Yahoo: As We Age, It's Important That We Never Stop Learning — Here Are 5 Tips for Staying Sharp
As We Age, It's Important That We Never Stop Learning — Here Are 5 Tips for Staying Sharp
In our first article on training through the “Four Stages,” I shared the names of those stages as first created by Noah Burch. Using a more practical approach for construction training, I edited a bit ...
Global issues often play out locally. Service learning is a way students can engage in real-world issues while building the knowledge, skills, and experiences that will serve them throughout their ...