September 2017

Developing an Inquiry-based Classroom

September 27, 2017September 27, 2017 by Phil Harrison

I like the word authentic. It signifies something is genuine and real, something tangible and significant. In teaching, we should continually strive to create authentic experiences for our students, so they can connect the content they are studying with the real world they enter after school hours. Larissa Pahomov, author of the book Authentic Learning … Continue reading Developing an Inquiry-based Classroom

Conditioning + Fundamentals + Unity = Success

September 25, 2017September 25, 2017 by Phil Harrison

If you are a student of leadership or a fan of basketball, you may have heard of John Wooden. Wooden was a legendary college coach who guided the UCLA men’s basketball program to a record 10 NCAA National Championships. Because of his unprecedented success, people asked Wooden what made him and his teams so successful. … Continue reading Conditioning + Fundamentals + Unity = Success