by Jim Knight | Jan 23, 2017 | Better Conversations Videos |
Reflection is a big part of learning. When we reflect, we can look back at something, such as a behavior, assess how we did, and then think about how we can do better based on what we’ve learned through reflection. In today’s video, I talk about how we can use...
by Jim Knight | Jan 17, 2017 | Better Conversations Videos |
Is listening the most important communication strategy for coaches? Maybe. Listening certainly is essential for effective coaching, but it is also essential for almost any meaningful communication. And, when we asked people from nine countries around the world to...
by Jim Knight | Nov 28, 2016 | Better Conversations Videos |
Common ground, empathy, kindness, and listening are all ways to build bridges and encourage dialogue, especially dialogue with people who see the world differently than we do. But sometimes we simply need to stop conversations that are racist, sexist, and hateful....
by Jim Knight | Jan 3, 2011 | Improving Instruction, Learning From Video, Self-Coaching |
“The more deeply you understand other people, the more you will appreciate them, the more reverent you will feel toward them.” Stephen Covey Imagine a person you know, a real person, who is not a very good listener. What is it like when you talk to him? What does he...
by Jim Knight | Oct 18, 2010 | Learning From Video, Student Learning, Teaching Strategies |
“The important thing is not to stop questioning” –Albert Einstein Asking questions is an important part of the art and craft of teaching. A good question can open up learning, be a catalyst for spirited dialogue, and can lead both the person asking the...