LearningSuccess™ Tip: Lighting Matters
People are affected differently by various lighting situations, which can then affect focus and concentration when learning or working. Is the lighting bright or low, natural or artificial? If artificial, is it incandescent, fluorescent, or full-spectrum? Fluorescent...
The Supportive Disposition
Supportive Disposition students need small group spaces that provide room to talk and discuss. They thrive in atmospheres that are interactive, cooperative, and fair. They love personal attention and focus on values and team spirit. They often “get in trouble” for...
The Imaginative Disposition
Imaginative Disposition students need spaces that allow them to design, create, think, doodle or daydream. They learn best when the teaching materials and techniques involve the arts or some type of creative process. College students who have the Imaginative...
The Curious Disposition
Curious Disposition students need flexible spaces that provide room for labs, experiments, and models. They thrive in atmospheres that encourage questioning, exploring, debating, and unscheduled time to work independently. Often, they ask lots of questions – about...
The Spontaneous Disposition
Spontaneous Disposition students need flexible spaces that provide lots of room to move around. They thrive in atmospheres that are fun and challenging and allow for unscheduled free time. They learn best during field trips and real-life learning situations. Does your...
Happy, Successful, Contributing
A few years ago a young man came to my office for a consultation. He had just taken our Personal Success Power Traits Assessment and this was my first meeting with him. I found out that he was finishing his studies at community college and was planning his next steps....
LearningSuccess™ Tip: Colors Matter
The effect of color on mood and activity has been studied for years, especially by media marketers. Color plays a big part in advertising, and marketers know which colors will get us to buy, to stay longer, to spend more, etc. We know that some colors depress and...
Learning That Works: Lesson from a Gardener
A few years ago I attended a presentation about gardening. The speaker said something that stuck in my head: If a plant becomes diseased or is infested with pests, your first question should NOT be, what kind of pesticide should I use? Your first question should be,...Pledge for Learning Success
In our classes and workshops we hand out our Pledges for Learning Success. There is one for Parents, one for Teachers, one for Students, plus a personal pledge for creating life success. Here they are: copyright 2019 by MPelullo-Willis & VKHodson, Reflective...
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