Two publications by Certified Dialogue Education Practitioner, Rhonda McEwen, PhD., can now be downloaded from the Founder page for your inspiration! Blended Learning: Curriculum Design for Effective Learning – is a chapter in the 2017 book entitled Leadership in Theological Education, Volume 2: Foundations for Curriculum Design, published by The ICETE Programme for Academic Leadership […]
aponce@internationalbudget.org Andrés is a Program Officer with the International Budget Partnership, where he works with civil society to make government budgets more open and accountable. He is responsible for data collection and analysis for the Open Budget Survey and provides technical assistance and capacity development for civil society to advance budget analysis and advocacy to […]
Since working from home for more than a year, I’ve been listening to lots of music as I work, typically radio stations generated by some anonymous algorithm. After a few months, however, I was recognizing every song on my playlists of choice – it felt stale and uninspiring. To mix things up, I began listening […]
Welcome to a new Global Learning Partners podcast: Simply True with Dr. Jane Vella. On this limited series, GLP Founder Jane Vella explores the simple truths behind some of her favorite axioms about how adults learn with friends and colleagues. We can’t wait to share these veritable “fireside chats” with you all! In the meantime, […]
I remember my first class with GLP trainers Peter Perkins and Michael Culliton in Stowe, Vermont. Michael was talking about how we are asking adults to change when we are inviting learning. That was a total “lightbulb moment” for me. That totally changed the way I think about learning design and the need for the Core Principles. I’m so appreciative of that! Jill Pattee, […]
russmitchell@oci.org Education, primarily in Churches and Christian schools, is a consistent thread throughout Russ’ 35-year career. He enjoys facilitating the Kairos Course and serves as a guest lecturer for the Perspectives in World Missions Course. He has taught several college courses, most recently as an adjunct Professor at Taylor University in the area of Intercultural […]
The Situation: Early Warning Systems (EWSs) are an important part of achieving relief and development goals. Their purpose is to prevent and/or mitigate the effects of disasters – be they related to weather, conflict or disease. Most EWSs, however, are still focused on triggering action by governments and official stakeholders that speeds up and increases […]
We’ve added some new personal reflections from our founder, Jane Vella, during the pandemic. We’re still celebrating Jane’s upcoming 90th birthday. Join us with these words from the back porch on vulnerability, biology and oranges! Learning — It’s Biology, Baby Learning to Yield, Learning to Teach Machungwa No More Celebrating Vulnerability
I bought “Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach” [by Dr. Jane Vella] in Melbourne, Australia, and read it regularly over the years. Eventually I emailed Jane to tell her how much I enjoyed the stories of her adventurous life. Her reply was immediate, “Read the attached booklet and then send me your questions!” So began a […]
The International Training & Education Program at American University’s School of Education recently honored Jane Vella at its 2021 gathering for prospective students, current students, and alumni. The focus of the gathering was Pathways to Progress, aligning the strategic framework of the ITEP program. Jane’s keynote address, The Role of Dialogue Education in an Ever-Changing […]