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Kelly Cassady
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I currently coach/manage an instructor who is 40 years older than me and has about as much teaching experience. He is therefore very set in his ways and is constantly comparing education today to when he was in school. He is always frustrated, saying that students don't have the same dedication or discipline these days. While I agree on one hand, I also see that the world is a different place, and these students have responsibilities and priorities that didn't exist 40 years ago. My question is, how can I get him to open his mind to the evolution of… >>>
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I currently coach/manage an instructor who is 40 years older than me and has about as much teaching experience. He is therefore very set in his ways and is constantly comparing education today to when he was in school. He is always frustrated, saying that students don't have the same dedication or discipline these days. While I agree on one hand, I also see that the world is a different place, and these students have responsibilities and priorities that didn't exist 40 years ago. My question is, how can I get him to open his mind to the evolution of… >>>
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A lot of the advice in this course reminded me of information I have read in What Color is Your Parachute. I have utilized that book in classes as a student and an instructor. Another that I enjoy is Who Moved My Cheese? I was wondering if anyone had any other suggestions for books that are helpful career guides to incorporate into class or that helped you personally. Thanks in advance.
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