If you’ve ever traveled to another country, you’ve likely experienced some disorientation. And perhaps a few surprises. We tend to expect a bit of the unexpected when we travel far and immerse ourselves in a vastly different culture. But for teachers, it’s important to think about those small ...
What is Cognitive Task Analysis?
Cognitive Task Analysis helps you unpack the thought processes of experts, so you can teach them to others. Have you ever needed to train novices to perform well on a real-world task or job that’s complex and poorly understood? Some of your experienced people do it well. But you don’t have a ...
How to Understand and Improve Your Decision Making
From the workplace, to personal interactions, the ability to make a good decision can lead to better outcomes in nearly every sphere of life. Yet, how do people make good decisions? Is it a gift some folks are born with? Or can you get there by rigidly following a series of prescribed ...
Cultural Competence for Working Relationships
The classic television show "Star Trek" was adept at putting the main character "Captain James T Kirk" in situations where he had to fight his way out of misunderstandings with alien life forms and captain a ship with ever. present. dramatic. pauses. One of the most dramatic elements was the ...
Cultural Adjustment: Embracing Your Journey Abroad
“You’re such an American!” In the U.S., those are words you’re proud to hear, they bolster your pride and patriotic spirit. When you hear them uttered in another country, though, those four little words can really sting. There is a substantial difference between visiting a place to experience ...