Are You a Trainer or an Educator?

Think about the title of this blog entry.Yyou might not be able to tell the difference so easily.  Rather than defining the differences here, you need to read this article first, then answer the question in the title.  Maybe you are a bit of both...let's see.

Education builds character.  Jim Dillon. 6.9.13. SmartBlog on Education.
http://smartblogs.com/education/2014/06/09/education-builds-character/?utm_source=brief

How to Foster Learning Mindsets for Your Students

This article is a "must read" for all our teachers, in fact all teachers everywhere.  We all want our students  to take responsibility for their own learning.  The trick is "how?"  I cannot begin to describe the wealth of information here. There are suggestions too for you as the teacher. You'll read it yourself and think WOW!

What's Your Learning Disposition?  How to Foster Students' Mindsets. Katrina Schwartz. 3.25.14 Mind/Shift
http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/03/whats-your-learning-disposition-how-to-foster-students-mindsets/