Dr. Jane Vella and Peter Noteboom chat with Christine Little, Certified Dialogue Education Teacher, about the axiom “Affirmation is like oxygen – we all need it to survive.” Christine first met GLP nearly twenty years ago through her work with Habitat for Humanity International – one of the first organizations to broadly apply a learning-centered […]
Dr. Jane Vella and Rebecca Hutchins chat with Michael Gibbons – ITEP Scholar in Residence at the School of Education, American University – about the axiom “Dialogue is not among teacher and learner, but among learners, of whom the teacher is one.” We often center experts and expertise in training events. This axiom explains how […]
Dr. Jane Vella and Peter Noteboom – President of GLP – talk with Dwayne Hodgson, a longtime member of GLP’s Certified Network about the axiom “How do they know they know? They just did it.” Listen as they talk about how designing for accountability in learning helps build capacity in community initiatives. The unique focus on achievement-based objectives helps organizations make critical decisions on investing resources in training and understanding why some projects don’t achieve goals. Listen on Apple […]
Jane and Val – Owner and Senior Partner at GLP – talk with Alex Ciconello from International Budget Partnership (IBP) about the axiom “Less is More”. Alex was introduced to GLP through his work with IBP in Brazil – his roots with Paolo Freire’s Popular Education made him eager to embrace a learning-centered approach. Together, Jane […]
GLP Founder Dr. Jane Vella and Rebecca Hutchins, Owner and Chief Business Officer of GLP, chat with Sister Janet Srebalus about the axiom “A design is like a lectern: you can lean on it!” Jane met Sister Janet more than 50 years ago during her time in Tanzania, and they have been dear friends and […]
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 […]
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, […]
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
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 […]
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 thankfulness, affirmation and silence Thanks-living Learning at 89 Lavish Affirmation Considering Silence