To be our best, we can never stop learning.
I still remember my college education professor earnestly telling us that true professionals never stop growing. To this day, that’s what drives me.
We can’t allow stagnation to erode the quality of our professional practice. By continuing to learn, we understand why we do what we do and why what we do works. We can function with greater intentionality, equipping ourselves and our learners for relevant participation in and effective contribution to society.
I’d like every trainer and educator to be inspired to greater learning. I research, write, speak, and design programs to help organizations develop a learning mindset. I’ve witnessed thousands of professionals “re-energized” by learning. Join us!
Kevin D. Washburn, Ed.D.
Executive Director
Author, The Architecture of Learning
Noteworthy Implications for Learning & Education
JANUARY 2012 | Patterns: Learning, Thinking, Creating
“Patterns” was a major theme at the November Learning and the Brain Conference in Boston. Although not the main topic of any single presentation, many presenters shared research findings on the topic. In this post I share three of their insights and explore three potential implications for education.
Online Interview
Larry Ferlazzo, educator and author, recently extended the opportunity for me to share a bit about Clerestory Learning and The Architecture of Learning, what I think are the three important concepts educators can learn from neuroscience, and what current research I think could have the greatest potential for classroom application. Many thanks, Larry!
New Architecture of Learning Web Site Launched
Our new Architecture of Learning Web site is now home to course and program information PLUS the brand new Online Drafting Table! ANYONE who has read the book, The Architecture of Learning or who has attended any Architecture of Learning course is eligible to register and use this new tool. It’s FREE! Instructional design just got a whole lot easier. Watch the Drafting Table in action.
New Writer’s Stylus Web Site Launched
Our new Writer’s Stylus Web site is now home to course and program information PLUS the brand new Unit Design Tool that enables all certified Writer’s Stylus users to select, customize, print, share, and even request feedback on rubrics and blueprints. Check out the introductory video.
2011 Course Testimonials Are In
Here’s what our 2011 course participants told us: Architecture of Learning Advanced Course, Architecture of Learning Basic Course, Writer’s Stylus
Miss the Free Webinar? Recording now available
Getting to the Core: Letting Learning Influence Teaching
Clerestory Learning helps organizations foster a learning mindset through its services and research-based professional development programs. Here is brief introduction to our current offerings. View our booklet for a more detailed overview.
Instructional Design Course | Architecture of Learning
Years of researching neuroscience, cognitive science, and psychology convinced us the key to designing effective teaching is understanding how people learn. So, we developed the Architecture of Learning instructional design model.
Instructional Writing Program | Writer’s Stylus
How can we equip students to think and communicate influentially? We help them recognize that a first draft is raw material with great potential, and then teach them the skills to craft that raw material into meaningful writing. We call that transformative communication, the heart of Writer’s Stylus.
In-Service | Teaching the Learning Brain
When the brain engages in learning, how does it process data? What instructional methods engage cognitive activity that leads to learning? How do belief, effort, achievement, and confidence influence each other and impact the learner? Use this in-service to help lay the foundation for a learning mindset.
Professional Development Services
We enjoy developing relationships with fellow educators through a variety of professional development venues. In what way could our professional development services assist you in achieving your organization’s mission?
To stay in touch with those we’ve met along the way and to offer current and helpful research, insights, articles, and tools for ongoing interaction, we’ve established several ways to connect:
Blog | The Window
This Clerestory Learning blog explores neuroscience and cognition research findings, and identifies implications for teaching.
E-Newsletter | The Spectrum
This free resource for educators highlights current professional development events, articles, and voices from the community; 2-3 issues per month.