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Good teaching.
Hard-working students.
Weak results.

Why?

Because sometimes the problem isn’t the seed — it’s the soil. 🌱

In this new video, I break down the difference between students’ epistemological views about learning and their pedagogical beliefs about teaching — and why beliefs grow directly from views.

If we don’t diagnose the views, we misread the beliefs — and treat the wrong problem.

https://youtu.be/cJcl1K_auUE?si=HOaYS_rBkeF-qONN

Stones, Weeds, and Seeds: Why Good Instruction Sometimes Can’t Take Root Academic success starts with soil — not just seeds, not just instruction, not just effort.In this video, I introduce a powerful diagnostic lens for understan...

🏈 The Super Bowl isn’t just a game—it’s a masterclass in strategy. 🏆

Last night, we saw once again that championships are won in the trenches, not by chasing the flashiest players. 💡 Higher education faces a similar challenge. Too often, leaders get distracted by the latest innovations—AI 🤖, dashboards 📊, and technology—while neglecting the real foundation of student success: learning centers and outside-the-classroom educators. 🎓

Just as a dominant defensive line determines a football team’s fate, investing in the trenches of education is what drives lasting success. Are we building from the ground up, or chasing the next big thing? 🤔

Check out the full article. ⬇️

Championships Are Won in the Trenches: A Lesson for Higher Education | Leonard Geddes Last night’s Super Bowl reminded us of a timeless truth—championships are won in the trenches. The teams that consistently succeed aren’t chasing the flashiest new quarterback or the fastest receiver; they’re quietly and deliberately building their offensive and defensive lines.

Transformation in higher education isn’t born in boardrooms—it starts in dorm rooms, classrooms, and learning centers. As leaders navigate the growing influence of AI, one truth remains: only humans can truly transform students into lifelong learners and leaders.

The Power of Transformation in Higher Education: Why Learning Centers Must Lead in 2025 Discover how higher education leaders can embrace transformative education through learning centers. Learn why transformation starts in dorm rooms and classrooms—not boardrooms.

College exams are starting soon. Many students will be working hard to make the grade, but they should avoid confusing work with labor. Give them a labor check-up: https://thelearnwellprojects.com/time-for-an-academic-labor-checkup/

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