PinnedDjamileh AminianLearning is way simpler than you think. And a little more complex, too.This article is the first part of a series on learning how to learn. Stay tuned for our weekly update !Feb 18Feb 18
Djamileh AminianAre educators the worst learners ?A reflection on perfectionism and how to live what we teachAug 13Aug 13
Djamileh Aminian“Not In My Cognitive Back Yard!” Critical Thinking is essential for everyone — except meCritical thinking is hard ! Interstingly, and maybe paradoxically, the rise of Generative AI may be just what we need to get better !Jun 9Jun 9
Djamileh AminianAsking for help is one of the most difficult and one of the best ways to learnWe don’t like asking for help. If you have lived in a performance-oriented society as I have, it is a sure confession of worthlessness. You…Jun 21Jun 21
Djamileh AminianLearning better: how to feel challenged, not threatened?Deep down, we know that staying in our comfort zone isn’t going to help us grow. Learning, much like building muscle, requires us to…Apr 7Apr 7
Djamileh AminianWhat a feeling! How “negative” emotions are useful for learningWhy take an interest in emotions when learning? At first glance, we might think that feeling good helps us learn better. And we’d be right…Apr 1Apr 1
Djamileh AminianMoving minds: How physical activity and recovery enhance learningPart 3 of our series about the major influences on learningMar 17Mar 17
Djamileh AminianFood for thoughts! The influence of nutrition on learningPart 2 of our series about the major influences on learningMar 3Mar 3
Djamileh AminianSleep on it ! The influence of sleep on learningPart 1 of our series about the major influences on learningFeb 25Feb 25