Todd, how do you always manage to enlighten me with every post?
I find myself thinking of immediate applications to the concepts you write about. The differences in learning style should influence the way we design professional development programs. The validation framework could very well be the way I assess competencies in the future of work as a Talent leader.
Learning science and a bit of planning can go a long way. I think that we're at a crossroads with how education and learning are becoming more centric toward the individual.
My now adult children were unschooled and fortunately carved out careers and employment opportunities in fields of interest to them, and are in demand. It was, however, difficult in the early adult years to prove to prospective employers they were capable and had skills because they didn't have 'certificates' from educational institutions.
I think we're getting better in that area by recognizing learning from a variety of resources other than formal schooling. I have two very successful people in my life who never finished high school, but each owned an IT-centric company with many employees at one point in their lives. They both were self-driven learners, but formal schooling wasn't for them. Their work portfolios are essentially their credentials.
Academic credentials prove compliance, indicate knowledge, and say nothing of understanding.
Todd, how do you always manage to enlighten me with every post?
I find myself thinking of immediate applications to the concepts you write about. The differences in learning style should influence the way we design professional development programs. The validation framework could very well be the way I assess competencies in the future of work as a Talent leader.
Needless to say, I’m a big fan. 🤩
Wow! Thank you.
Learning science and a bit of planning can go a long way. I think that we're at a crossroads with how education and learning are becoming more centric toward the individual.
Stay safe and learn great things.🍻
My now adult children were unschooled and fortunately carved out careers and employment opportunities in fields of interest to them, and are in demand. It was, however, difficult in the early adult years to prove to prospective employers they were capable and had skills because they didn't have 'certificates' from educational institutions.
I think we're getting better in that area by recognizing learning from a variety of resources other than formal schooling. I have two very successful people in my life who never finished high school, but each owned an IT-centric company with many employees at one point in their lives. They both were self-driven learners, but formal schooling wasn't for them. Their work portfolios are essentially their credentials.