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Learning & Instruction

In the learning and instruction category, we cover topics such as how people learn, what it takes to build competence and develop new skills, what it means to learn well, and ways that instruction can promote efficient, deep learning.

As with all of our writing, articles in this category are grounded in scientific research.

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Building Intercultural Sensitivity, Stage by Stage

by Winston Sieck Leave a Comment Updated Oct 15, 2019

Symbolizing intercultural sensitivity stages

Intercultural sensitivity means a person responds well to cultural difference. Six stages show how it develops and guide custom activities for growth. Teaching intercultural sensitivity can often feel challenging. You approach it with knowledge and compassion. Yet, some learners seem much further ...

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Filed Under: Culture & Communication, Learning & Instruction

How to Develop Your Intuitive Decision Making

by Winston Sieck 6 Comments Updated Nov 30, 2019

Intuitive decision making by firefighter

Intuitive decision making is the way people make decisions naturally, without the use of formal tools and procedures. Some talk about intuition as happening without any thought at all. Like “trusting your gut” or “using the force” in a sixth sense kind of manner. Our quickest intuitive ...

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Filed Under: GC Science, Learning & Instruction, Thinking & Deciding

What is Cultural Sensitivity and How Does it Develop?

by Winston Sieck Leave a Comment Updated Sep 15, 2019

Cultural Sensitivity Characteristics

As a manager or employee, when you travel to another country for your job, adapting to a new culture can be quite intimidating. The same can be said when you need to collaborate with diverse team members in your own country. The global business environment is quickly blurring the lines between ...

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Cross-Cultural Training for Enhanced Adaptability

by Jasmine Duran Leave a Comment Updated Sep 12, 2019

Wonderland as cross-cultural training

Bridging differences sounds great. But, is cross-cultural training ever really effective? What does it take to help people adapt? Most of us are familiar with the story of Alice in Wonderland. Alice follows a white rabbit down a hole and finds herself in a world unlike anything she’s ever ...

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What is Cognitive Task Analysis?

by Winston Sieck Leave a Comment Updated Sep 15, 2019

Cognitive Task Analysis for Digging up Mental Gems

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 ...

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