Tag: Reflection

The Object Of Education Is Learning, Not Teaching

Russell Ackoff's revolutionary perspective on how we should reimagine educational systems The best teachers recognize that their role goes beyond mere instruction This article from Russell Ackoff on education is great: The Objective of Education Is Learning, Not Teaching. In this thought-provoking piece, systems thinking pioneer Russell Ackoff challenges our fundamental assumptions about education. He invites us to reconsider how learning actually happens and questions the effectiveness of traditional teaching methods that have dominated educational...

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UCF Cheating Controversy

UCF Cheating Controversy

I first watched the video and admired how the professor handled the situation. However, after watching the video I read some of the comments and discovered some things I hadn't thought about. Why would a college professor (or any teacher) use a standard test? I had no idea professors (and students) could buy standard tests online, did you? I tried Googling it after watching the video and was surprised to see how many results there...

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The Illusion of Productivity

Peter Drucker's timeless wisdom on the difference between efficiency and effectiveness in an age of hustle culture Peter Drucker (1909-2005), often called the father of modern management "Do not believe that it is very much of an advance to do the unnecessary three times as fast." — Peter Drucker In a world that celebrates speed and productivity, it's easy to think that faster always means better. We're taught to optimize, streamline, and hustle — but...

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Never Regret

"Regret is insight that comes a day too late." — Unknown Regret is one of those feelings that sneaks up on you, often after the moment has passed and there’s nothing left to do but replay what could’ve been. This quote captures that perfectly — the idea that regret is really just clarity arriving too late to make a difference. It’s like finally understanding the lesson, but the test is already over. In a way,...

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The Roller Coaster of Life

Reflections on the Highs and Lows of Relationships I've been reading articles from one of the Focus on the Family blogs for a while. I recently read one about marriage being a roller coaster was finally something I've decided to add my “two cents” on because I thought it was true, and I have some experience in that area. What I neglected to mention is roller coasters are meant to be fun, so don't forget...

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They Come, They Eat, & They Leave

I post a lot of information to this site, and wanted to take a moment to say I really appreciate those who take a moment out of their busy day to give back by leaving a comment on any of my posts. I get a fair amount of traffic, nothing like an "A-List" blogger, but decent. That isn't to say I'm satisfied with what has been done to date. I'll admit it, I can get...

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