Stephen Patterson

Outdoor play has been proven to be an essential component of learning, and the events of 2020 changed the landscape of how educators view the importance of letting pupils explore the world. There was a lot of uncertainty throughout the past year, with educators needing to quickly alter teaching methods every week. The CDC advised going outdoors with caution, and some of the models of education that flourished included homeschooling, virtual education, micro-schools, and forest schools.
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Any teacher knows that a motivated student is easier to teach, as they are more willing to learn. However, one can not overlook the students who aren’t motivated because they are more difficult to teach.
How can a teacher encourage students to become more motivated? Countless studies and articles have been published on the subject, and there are several tried and true methods that work for many.
For example, sometimes, it can be as simple as giving students the feeling of control over their e...

Golf is a very popular sport around the world. Over 24 million people partake in the sport just in the U.S. alone. It is a multi-billion dollar industry and the 7th most-watched sport on television. As a participation sport, golf ranks among the top ten. Despite all this, it can be challenging for those who are 65 and older to maintain the game once played in their prime. In order to avoid injuries and still have a productive, fun time on the green, here are a few tips to follow.
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Golf is a sport that is easily underestimated, yet those in the know understand how deceptively simple golfing is. There are countless tricks, methods, and things that must be understood to rise in the world of golf.
The most talented golfers around the world all have specific habits to help them train. These habits are a constant, never overlooked. These habits can help everyone from a first-time golfer to the pros watched on TV.
One of the best habits any golfer can obtain is honesty. Being...

Different bosses tend to use leadership styles to encourage others, provide direction, express goals, and motivate their team. Each style conveys a method of implementing plans and inspiring people. There are several different leadership styles, each with pros and cons. One of the determinants for choosing which leadership is the most effective is your company’s industry or sector.
Generally speaking, there are eleven business sectors, each with subdivisions and quantifiers. They include the ...

Part of being a successful leader is knowing when employees need motivation. The sad truth is that not everybody can be genuinely invested in their jobs at all times. That’s where a manager comes into play. A good manager, a strong leader, knows how to engage and motivate their employees, giving them a reason to continue caring about their jobs and responsibilities.
Countless case studies have shown that employee engagement leads to happier employees, leading to higher profits for the company...

As a teacher, you walk a constant tightrope of educating all students under your wing and making sure that outliers don’t miss out on the joys of learning. The responsibilities of educating a child belong to the parents, the educators, and the child themself. Without a true collaboration, it can be challenging to reach students who are quietly struggling.
Shy or quiet students might have a host of reasons for being apathetic or unresponsive. It is essential to dig deeper before attempting a c...

Podcasts are popular for several reasons. They are available 24/7 on a nearly infinite variety of subjects and are playable on different mediums. They also provide a means of multitasking for busy people on the go or those who struggle with motivation. It taps in perfectly with the concept of temptation bundling, which combines something pleasurable, such as listening to a podcast, with something necessary, such as exercising or cleaning. This hands-free type of learning enables the absorptio...

Golf has been a favorite pastime for centuries, appearing officially in America around the 17th century. It became an official club sport in the late 19th century with the United States Golf Association (USGA). Golf is one of the top ten most popular sports in the United States, with over 24 million active hobbyists and amateurs participating. An additional 15 million have expressed an interest in the sport, a number that grows each year exponentially. The goal is to improve their skills on t...

According to the 14th Amendment, no child living in a state with a public school system may be denied access. That being said, other difficulties might stand in the way of that right. Nearly half of all U.S. children have experienced one or more types of adversity at home, including neglect, abuse, parental loss, or mental illness. While they have the same rights as others to public education, they may need a little more encouragement to open up and participate.
Often, students from troubled ...

One of the five stages of burnout is being emotionally exhausted. Brought on by chronic stress, emotional exhaustion manifests itself as routine feelings of physical depletion and emotional fatigue. The source of stress can be anything from one’s work to one’s personal life, but the result is a lack of interest in most things and a general feeling of lethargy. When you are in a leadership position, this can be an impediment to your work.
2020 was a challenging year for everyone, regardless of...

One of the many reasons people enjoy playing golf is seeing how their progress develops over time. Training aids and the use of proper equipment can significantly improve a player’s golf game. There is a considerable market for golf training aids such as alignment rods, swing weights, and other gripping and posture methods. The majority of training aids exist in the swing improvement category and ways to finesse a player’s short game. Consistency is key, regardless of hole distance or club, w...

Many successful people have gotten that way because of intense self-discipline and a strong work ethic. Despite all of this, however, they are still prone to humane nature just like the rest of us. The difference is that they have learned productive life hacks to skirt around the traps of procrastination and find ways to achieve their goals.
Perhaps the most important habit is to control the way your day begins. Start with time to yourself, unencumbered by emails or the world news or anything...

The sport of golf has been around for thousands of years, but the modern iteration of the game started in Scotland, gaining a true following around the 15th century when King James IV began to play. The first British Open was played in Scotland in 1860, and champions started becoming well-known, adorned with a silver-buckled challenge belt that they kept until the next championship. This idea was revised when Young Tom Morris held the title for four consecutive years and winners began receivi...

Assessments that are used for setting student goals are actually a detriment. They focus on outdated, standardized measures of growth which compare a student’s progress to their peers.
This was based on the concept of a bell curve, which believed that some students will always be behind, others ahead, with the majority in the middle. In actuality, a student should be compared to how well they perform at that grade level’s expectations, regardless of who their classmates are. The luck of the d...