Category Archives: teaching and learning

(#284) Gaining Clarity

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

We would do well to surround ourselves with people who care about us— but won’t allow us to skate by with minimal reflection and action. I first read about the Clearness Committee  (Quaker tradition) in Parker Palmer’s works. This powerful … Continue reading →

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(#281) Collisions for Collaboration or Crashes of Confusion?

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

Whether talking about the college classroom or the corporate boardroom, conscientious nurturing of authentic relationships improves the chances for effective communication, meaningful connections and powerful creation. A major work published in 1991 on effective college teaching emphasized the importance of … Continue reading →

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(#274) Igniting Passion: Seven Superlative Student Stars

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

They spoke directly to the power of teaching and the importance of relationships in life.  This past Thursday I had the honor to deliver the keynote address for the annual faculty convocation at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). The organizers … Continue reading →

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(#265) That’s Not Teaching. That’s Talking!

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

Teaching and learning need to remain inextricably connected. A few weeks ago I had the honor of being placed in the songwriter’s spotlight at the Atlantic Beach (FL) Songwriters’ Night.  I was humbled to get the invitation and once I was … Continue reading →

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(#261) Mixing it Up with Your Audience

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

So, go ahead. Mix it up. It will not only energize your audience, it will keep you fresh. A note to my blog followers: This week’s post marks the fifth anniversary for this blog. Thank you for following and sharing my weekly … Continue reading →

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(#252) If Politicians Had to Live the Educational Policies They Create

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

Let’s make the policy makers have to face, and work with, our students and teachers day in and day out. The same ones their legislation impacts. ________________  A note the reader: I have written before about (a former student) Lt. … Continue reading →

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