Get Them Moving, Keep Them Engaged
If you are reading this post, chances are you believe it is important to find ways to actively engage learners in your classroom, boardroom, or group counseling setting. However,
Summer Reading List: Books on the Brain and Learning
Summer Reading List Books on the Brain and Learning: Jen Stanchfield, M.S. Summer is a great time to relax and rejuvenate. Many educators find that some time away from our students
More on Learning Through Writing and Reflection
Latest Wood ‘N’ Barnes Friday Lesson: Thoughts on Sharing Journal Entries With Others Excerpts from The Me I See: Click Here to Read Full Post
Processing in the Middle of the Experience
Processing in the Middle of the Experience Jen Stanchfield Often when we facilitate reflection with groups, we make time after the experience or lesson is completed to revie
Strategies for Helping Participants Practice Decision-Making, Compromise & Consensus Continued…A Tried and True Method for Dividing Groups Into Teams
In Monday’s post I mentioned that I had observed a trend of children and adolescents missing out the development of important social & emotional skills because of a lack
What is Experiential Education?
What is Experiential Education? How is it relevant to my work as an educator or counselor? The experiential approach to education and group work is based on the idea that ch
Recipe for Building a Positive Environment for Learning and Group Development
(Excerpt from Tips & Tools: The Art of Experiential Group Facilitation, Wood ‘N’ Barnes Publishing 2007) Group facilitation is like cooking.... When you firs
Bringing Learning to Life Through Reflection
Last Friday I offered another author’s lesson entry for Wood ‘N’ Barnes Publishing Company’s blog: “Bringing Learning to Life Through Reflection.̶
Friday Lessons at Wood ‘N’ Barnes: Increasing Involvement, Trust, and Buy In
As part of a new Wood ‘N’ Barnes author series every Friday in October I’m offering a new free downloadable lesson regarding experiential-based group facilitation
