Over the past 10 years, neuroscientists have been able to unlock some of the mysteries of the brain and learn a tremendous amount about brain development, mainly due to brain imaging abilities, which allow neuroscientists to see the brain in action (literally). These advances may offer insights for strengthening positive child/youth development, especially for vulnerable youth. … [Lee más...] about Unlocking the mystery of the brain and how we learn
Aprendiendo de un joven ex-sicario
"Prefiero matar que morir”. Estas fueron las palabras que pronunció frente a mí un ex miembro paramilitar de 19 años de edad, mientras estábamos sentados en un café en una comunidad controlada por los paramilitares en Colombia. Un año después que se le permitió salir de los paramilitares, este adolescente aún tenía pesadillas y visiones con las imágenes de aquellos que había … [Lee más...] about Aprendiendo de un joven ex-sicario
Learning from a former youth assassin
“I’d rather kill than be killed.” These were the words uttered to me by the 19 year old former armed group member sitting across from me at a cafe in a paramilitary controlled community in Colombia. One year after being allowed to leave the armed group, he still had nightmares and visions of those he had assassinated; experienced trouble sleeping; and his new home built from … [Lee más...] about Learning from a former youth assassin
Pregúntenle a Fullan…
Si yo fuera ministro de educación, o vice-ministro, o asesor de alguno de ellos, les recomendaría que contrataran a Michael Fullan (). No lo conozco, pero he leído algunos de sus libros y me parece que si alguien quiere liderar un ministerio de educación, y hacer cambios de verdad, centrados en los aprendizajes de los estudiantes, considerando sintéticamente todos los factores, … [Lee más...] about Pregúntenle a Fullan…
Ask Michael Fullan…
If I were a minister of education, or a vice-minister, or an advisor to either, I would recommend that they hire Michael Fullan. I do not know him, but I have read some of his books and I think that if someone wants to lead a ministry of education, make real changes in the way students learn, taking all factors into account, few are better qualified than Fullan. Fullan is not … [Lee más...] about Ask Michael Fullan…
