Dialogue Education can work with any group size, but may look different depending on how big or small your group is. Here are a few things to keep in mind when working with large groups. Match the WHERE with the WHO. When you know you have a large group coming to an...
5 Tips for Working With Small Groups
Dialogue Education™ can work with any group size, but may look different depending on how big or small your group is. Here are a few things to keep in mind when working with small groups. Continue to use smaller groups or pairs. Avoid the temptation to have all...
Ways to Support Change When Language or Memory Is a Challenge
by Kathy Hickman, Jeanette Romkema and Elaine Wiersma When language or memory is a challenge for learners we need to find other ways to support a learner’s learning and plan for transfer. Here are a few ideas to consider. Take a photo of the learner with his...
Tips to Help Organize Workbooks and Written Documents for People Living with Dementia
by Elaine Wiersma, Kathy Hickman and Jeanette Romkema In an education event juggling work books, lots of paper, and other written documents is a challenge for any learner (and teacher!). When the learners are people living with dementia trying to find the right piece...
Communities of Practice: Knowing We Are Not Alone
Do you sometimes feel alone in your work? Do you wish you could share your big achievements and your tough challenges with someone else? Do you wish you had someone who could give you the right tool for a specific problem? Do you wonder how you can have regular professional development with like-minded individuals?