Tip #375: How to Choose Verbs for Effective Learning Objectives
“Begin with the end in mind.”Stephen R. Covey Learning objectives should explain in specific, observable and measurable terms what the learners will do to (a)
“Begin with the end in mind.”Stephen R. Covey Learning objectives should explain in specific, observable and measurable terms what the learners will do to (a)
“I’m slowly becoming a convert to the principle that you can’t motivate people to do things, you can only demotivate them. The primary job of
“Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.” Arnold Bennett When organizations are in the throes of major
“Ideas can be life-changing. Sometimes all you need to open the door is just one more good idea.” Jim Rohn In the past, whenever I
“Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded
“It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference.” Tom Brokaw Over the past thirty years in conducting training programs,
“Anytime you suffer a setback or disappointment, put your head down and plow ahead.” Les Brown Over the past thirty years in conducting training programs,
“Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.” Lily Tomlin If you own your own business, it is very easy to burn
Last week, we posed a test of your ability to identify statements that are empathetic responses. The statements in bold print are empathetic. The remaining
In last week’s Tip, we posed a test of your ability to identify statements that pose clear, positive, action-oriented requests. The statements in bold print
In last week’s Tip, we posed a test of your ability to identify statements that express feelings rather than interpreting other’s feelings or behavior. The
This week’s Tip looks at the second example of teachers who do not understand or care about how students learn or what they need to
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