Dr. Jane Vella, Founder of Global Learning Partners, is loving what she calls “The School of the 80’s” – not the 1980’s… her 80’s. Jane shares how in the last decade she has discovered a new way…
Episode 109: Principles in Action – Confessions of a Former Workshop Rockstar
Cindy Stover used to say her engaging style, appealing PowerPoints, dynamic videos, and great jokes made her feel like a workshop rockstar! We share her reflections on how Dialogue Education™ led to her “aha moment” about the importance of seeing your learners...
Episode 108: Designing for Change in International Development
Applying a learning-centered approach within the context of international development comes with its own unique set of challenges. In this episode we talk to Julia Rosenbaum, GLP Board Member and self-described midwife of change, and Dina Shafaqouj, Certified...
Episode 107: The Legacy of Paulo Freire
Paulo Freire framed education as a pathway to liberation in his seminal work “Pedagogy of the Oppressed." His work has influenced generations of educators, including GLP Founder, Dr. Jane Vella. In this episode we talk with Robb Davis of California...
Episode 106: Reflecting with Jane on “The Art of Changing the Brain”
GLP Founder Dr. Jane Vella joins us to read a passage from a book that has stuck with her through the years: The Art of Changing the Brain by James Zull. We’ve talked a lot about the principle of “Safety” this season and its importance to learning. In this...
New! Quick Guide to Online Learning Design – now in Spanish
La mayoría de nosotros tenemos una experiencia limitada con el aprendizaje en línea o creemos que el aprendizaje en línea es impersonal y pasivo. ¡No tiene por qué ser así! El aprendizaje en línea se puede construir utilizando los mismos principios que el poderoso...
Episode 105: Engaging the Whole Person Virtually
Guests Jeanette Romkema and Andrea Van Liew share how the 3C Model – Connecting to Content, Connecting to Self and Connecting to Others – is crucial to engaging the whole person in a virtual setting. They share their recent revelations with clients about the...
New Course: Intentional Design Online – in Spanish
NUEVO CURSO: Diseño Intencional en Línea – en Español Este curso en línea de 5 semanas es para cualquiera persona que desee desarrollar diseños de aprendizaje con el propósito de maximizar el impacto. En este curso, diseñaras un proceso eficaz para enseñar cualquier...
Episode 104: Powerful Questions + Transformative Learning
Guest Peter Tate – a member of our International Certified Network – shares his experience facilitating faiths and cultures trainings in Southall, London. When facilitating change, Peter says “the outcome is not guaranteed” – but combining a blended approach...
Episode 103: Principles in Action: Safety Takes Courage and Bravery
Here we reflect on the need to address courage and bravery when facilitating learning through the ideas put forth by Brian Arao and Kristi Clemens in their 2013 writing, From Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces. They note brave spaces are especially important when in...
Episode 102: The Creation of Dialogue Education
Dr. Jane Vella, the founder of Global Learning Partners, shares how her journey as an international teacher brought to life the core principles of adult learning that we now call Dialogue Education. She reflects on how the approach has evolved through praxis and...
Episode 101: What is a Learning-Centered Approach?
On our inaugural episode of Shift the Power, we explore the revolutionary “learning-centered approach” to education and training with Val Uccellani and Philip Silva. We also discuss how principles of safety and respect are brought to bear in education, and how…