Adult educators call ‘thinking time’ the critical reflection stage of the transformative learning process. Transformative learning theory in part says that humans, especially adults who are exposed to new skills have the ability, via critical reflection to transform simple or rote knowledge into something they can more broadly apply. They hear or see the new [...]
Image via Wikipedia Two weeks ago, I substitute-taught an advanced beginner dog agility class at Syracuse Obedience Training Club. No big deal for someone who’s been a club member for 28 years, taught obedience classes for 20 of them and is training and competing with her third agility dog–right? Right…except that in July, 2000 in [...]
Now and then I see it in your tail– first a steady wag, and then it vibrates with purpose. Now and then your gait is deliberate, and your eyes are bright. Your goal is in sharp focus, and I know that for a few minutes you’ve found your tennis ball again. ————– Casey had three [...]
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