600 Personal Development Exercises
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TEACHER TRAINING The student must become an extension of the teacher, and not just one who copies. In other words, the student must grow with the teacher, so that the student can become the teacher. And the teacher, is then the student. In this way. our role is continuously shifting. For we are all both teacher and student, at the same time. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXERCISE 1. Write down when you were last a teacher - and a student. 2. What is your personal definition of 'teacher' and 'student' in your life?  Day 535 of Des McCabe's Personal Development Exercises CHILD-CENTRED EDUCATION Over the last twelve months, many children have struggled not only academically, but also in terms of their overall wellbeing, Some schools seem powerless to address this need, whilst others see these coming months as a unique opportunity. I am heartened by the example of our local school, which has brought back a group of 14 year-olds who have 'fallen behind'. Over the next six weeks, the teachers will be working with pupils, (individually and in groups), to improve their Maths and English The aim is to support the whole person, help each child to catch-up, and for them to be ready for the start of the new academic year. This is a chilled-out Summer Club with Pizza! Personal confidence and team spirit are enhanced as much as curriculum skills. This initiative, with its positive and empowering child-centred approach, offers real help and support to those children who need it most. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXERCISE 1. What help and support could we offer to Parents or Teachers or Young People? 2. What initiative could we design or support? 3. How can we be creative - and use our skilsl to assist those young people whon need help most?  Day 460 of Des McCabe's Personal Development Exercises BOOKSHELF What book are you reading today? How are you growing and nourishing all that interests you? How are you taking some time to escape the world, and to be with yourself? What book will you pick up today? To sit for just a few minutes, perhaps with a cup of coffee. A chance to imagine, to explore, to smile and to revive you. What book are you reading today? PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXERCISE 1. Choose a book from your bookshelf - perhaps one you haven't opened in a while or one you never got around to reading. 2. Find a quiet corner .... Day 389 of Des McCabe's Personal Development Exercises
COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION We have schools that are largely empty of students after 4pm each day. We have schools that are largely empty every Saturday, Sunday and school holidays. Surely, we can use these resources better to support the complete personal development of our young people? Collaborative education includes all aspect of personal development including individual creativity, sports, sustainability for our planet, healthy eating, wellbeing, income generation, relationship building, personal projects, music, gaming, interpersonal skills, starting a business, global events, personal care, volunteering, project management, confidence and public speaking, tackling poverty, arts, drama, team-working, kindness, local community initiatives, home finance, fair trade, leadership, website development, etc. There is a whole new fabric to be created here! So, can we encourage and help our young people to work together more, to take greater ownership of their future and become changemakers? Can we enable them to be the architects and partners of an education process that includes and promotes all students? All of us can support a Collaborative Education process in a direct hands-on way. We can share our ideas, workplaces, projects and experience with young people. This is about active engagement and participation by all of us and seeing young people as partners not subjects in this process. Individuals within Businesses, Community groups, Public Sector bodies, and Charities all have key roles to play here. Teachers and Parents can be the champions at the heart of this new collaboration and ensure we are meeting the needs of all children. Older people and recent graduates can share their wisdom and experience. They can help to explore areas of interest, crazy ideas and the dreams of youth. They can support those who are struggling. This is intergenerational learning with a local, national and international focus. It about our role in life and our place in the world. Our school-based education system needs to become a collaborative, joined-up, community-based, personal development and support framework for young people. We need to move from 19th century schoolrooms to 21st century engagement and empowerment. Collaborative Education is a process where everyone can participate, work in teams, contribute and share their skills, online and in person, to help our next generation. We have the buildings. We have the students. We have the expertise. We have the technology. We have the time. Collaborative Education brings it all, and all of us, together. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXERCISE 1. What role will you play in Collaborative Education? 2. How can you begin to play your part from now? Day 359 of Des McCabe's Personal Development Exercises
SCHOOL CURRICULUM There’s a new school curriculum. based on needs rather than subjects. It is one that empowers children and students to use their skills to the full and to become agents of change. It addresses eight key questions. How can everybody in the world have food today? How can everyone in the world have a home today? How can everyone in the world be safe today? How can everyone in the world look after our planet today? How can everyone in the world work together today? How can everyone in the world use their skills to help others today? How can everyone in the world be kind today? How will each of us change the world today? PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXERCISE 1. The new school curriculum applies to adults also. How can you answer the eight questions? Day 346 of Des McCabe's Personal Development Exercises
SCIENCE BASED My three-year-old granddaughter explained to me that the glass isn’t half full or half empty. It’s all full. Half full of water and half full of air. Sometimes we don’t see the full picture. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXERCISE 1. What's in your glass? 2. What are the visible and invisible parts of your life? Day 15 of Des McCabe's Personal Development Exercises
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