Monthly Archives: April 2013

(#153) Who Is Responsible For You?

Posted on April 28, 2013 by stevepiscitelli

Want a better life? Then take the next step. -First-Year College Student- Before I facilitate any workshop, I find it invaluable to invest a few hours speaking with the folks with whom I will be working.  It helps build a … Continue reading →

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(#152) P.T.M.: What Is Your Calling?

Posted on April 21, 2013 by stevepiscitelli

No matter what we do, we owe it to ourselves, the task at hand, and the people around us to do it with pride and integrity. I started class this past week by showing a slide with three letters: P-T-M. … Continue reading →

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(#151) “You Could Take All Your Courses From Your Kitchen Table”

Posted on April 14, 2013 by stevepiscitelli

Sometimes, however, the simplest—and most effective— thing to do is to go back to the beginning. Back to the start and focus on what works. Veteran teachers know that educational “reform” many times is anything but that. Politicians and bureaucrats … Continue reading →

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(#150) Connecting With Students: Principles of Student Success

Posted on April 7, 2013 by stevepiscitelli

Creating a conducive college classroom climate does not happen by accident. It happens on purpose.  “If only my students were motivated to learn!” Perhaps you have heard that lament. Sometimes the discussion devolves into a search for “techniques” to move … Continue reading →

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