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sarawicht
Feb 33 min read
The Right Answer Myth: How Our Search for Single Solutions Limits Us
I'm not the first person to notice this, and I won't be the last, but our social culture has an obsession with "right answers." You know...
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sarawicht
Jan 231 min read
Move Your Mindset: A Foundation for Equity Work
To those leading institutional equity work, e.g., organizational leaders, change management professionals, learning and development...
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sarawicht
Jan 142 min read
Adult Learning Theory Meets Gen Z: Bridging the Gap in Professional Development
Traditional adult learning theory emphasizes self-direction, experience-based learning, practical/real-world application, and...
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sarawicht
Jan 63 min read
Reading Between the Lines: How Headlines Shape Our Digital Reality
In an era where headlines flood our social media feeds and news travels at the speed of a click, the ability to critically evaluate...
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sarawicht
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Cultural Competency in Learning Spaces
Note: For clarity on how I define and use the term 'culture,' please see my previous blog post 'What do I mean by...' Overview This piece...
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sarawicht
Dec 5, 20242 min read
Learning Transfer: From Classroom to Boardroom
Effective learning transcends context. Whether teaching algebra to teenagers or leadership skills to executives, core instructional...
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sarawicht
Dec 2, 20242 min read
The Role of Data in Learning Design: Moving Beyond Gut Instinct
Creating effective learning experiences requires more than intuition. Modern instructional design demands a data-driven approach,...
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sarawicht
Nov 26, 20243 min read
What Does It Mean to Be Wicked?
Last night, my routine was pleasantly transformed for 2 hours and 40 minutes as I sunk into the theater chair for Wicked, starring...
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sarawicht
Nov 6, 20243 min read
Not Talking About It Doesn't Make It Go Away
I'm hearing from educators across the country today that they received the directive to "not discuss the [2024] presidential election...
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sarawicht
Oct 30, 20242 min read
Understanding Polarization: A Guide to Building Bridge-Making Skills
What is Polarization? Polarization manifests in our daily lives through "us vs. them" thinking and appears in two primary contexts: ...
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sarawicht
Oct 29, 20245 min read
The Evolution of American Public Education: From Common Schools to Contemporary Professional Development Challenges
This review examines the historical development and contemporary challenges of the United States public education system, with particular...
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sarawicht
Oct 21, 20244 min read
What do I mean by...
Every critical conversation has its context and content, but almost all touch on identity and injustice. Pinning down a few key terms can...
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sarawicht
Oct 15, 20243 min read
Do My Bellringers Reinforce Dominant Culture Norms?
We credit ourselves by our intentions and others by their behavior. -Stephen Covey Transitions in and out of class at all grade levels...
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