كاتب المشاركات Bill Zubek
The Power of Social Awareness
When was the last time you paused to put yourself in someone else’s shoes? I encourage you to think back to that moment. What did you take away from the experience? Maybe you were able to have a greater sense of appreciation for that person? Their situation? Or, the surrounding circumstances? It might have made…
إقرأ المزيدThe Brilliance Series: Concrete Thinking
The Brilliance Series invites you to take a closer look at the Emergenetics® Attributes. Whether you are craving more information about your own Profile or are interested in better understanding the preferences of others, the series will offer insights to shine a light on the genius of each Attribute. Concrete Thinking Overview I’m so glad…
إقرأ المزيدDiscover New Test Taking Strategies Using the Behavioral Attributes
No matter what school system you work in, testing is a part of life. Whether the assessments are happening during class periods or as part of a national or local examination period, tests are common occurrences in the school year. When tests become sources of stress and scratchiness for students, educators can help kids work…
إقرأ المزيد7 Ways to Amplify Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom
I had a chance to do a semantic noise activity with some of our Associates recently. I love these exercises because they are an easy and eye-opening way to explore differences in the perspectives of the Emergenetics® Attributes. All you do is pick a word, phrase or topic. Then, group participants according to one of…
إقرأ المزيدThe Brilliance Series: Structural
The Brilliance Series invites you to take a closer look at each of the seven Emergenetics® Attributes. Whether you are craving more information about your own Profile or interested in better understanding the preferences of others, the series will offer insights to shine a light on the gifts of each Attribute. This week, we’re exploring…
إقرأ المزيد10 Ways to Boost Belonging in the Classroom
When a student knows that they can be their brilliant self and feel welcomed, appreciated and supported, it helps them shine at school (and in other parts of their lives). Without the worries creeping in about what others might think about them, kids can show up authentically and have room to make mistakes and share…
إقرأ المزيد5 Essentials to Inspire a Successful School Year
The beginning of any school year can feel like a whirlwind. Between meetings and professional development, educators are hard at work planning their initiatives, classroom set-up and lessons to support student achievement and create a welcoming environment. If the to do’s are feeling a bit overwhelming, I invite administrators and teachers to stay focused on…
إقرأ المزيدThe Surprisingly Simple Art of the Activity Debrief
Did you know that any exercise can become an Emergenetics®-centric activity? I would guess some readers out there may be thinking: Of course it can…once it’s been vetted through the template and adjusted to speak to each of the seven Attributes. That is true. By working through the Emergenetics metaphor, educators can make changes to…
إقرأ المزيد7 Brain Breaks to Support Student Success
Assessment season brings a lot of memories to mind. As a former teacher and assistant principal, I remember the nervous energy that settled into the room as students sat down to take their tests, and I can still feel the fatigue that youth experienced during those very long days. Just think about how exhausting it…
إقرأ المزيدStrengthening Social Emotional Learning with Celebrate You(th)
At its core, the Student|Teacher Emergenetics Program™ (STEP) has always supported the social emotional wellbeing of adults and youth. With their Emergenetics® Profiles and Youth Reports in hand, educators and students gain greater self-awareness as they uncover the ways they prefer to think and behave. They discover strategies to enhance self-management by leaning into their…
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