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Journals & Planners
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Self-Directed Learning is the foundation for deep learning. In itself, it is a skill building process. It teaches our kids (and adults can learn too) to build internal structure. It is designed to help build each child's natural intrinsic motivation. Once this neural foundation is built, it can never be lost. It is a capacity that will allow each person to direct their own lives. Our emerging curriculum Inspired Action furthers this intrinsic drive by helping youth and adults learn how to take an idea into action. Giving them the tools for success in any avenue they choose to pursue in life.
Self-Directed learning also allows the individual to start to tune in to what problems exist around them, and to seek solutions. In traditional schools, the teacher directs the learning. The teacher identifies the problem and solution, and asks the student to meerly memorize what they are taught. To give the "right" answer as determined by the teacher. The leads to a way of acting in the world, where answers are sought from without rather than from within. It disempowers the individual in all circumstances.
There is more than one answer to any give problem, and an answer that appears right on paper doesn't always work in the real world. A project-based curriculum allows young people to start to realize how the world of thoughts and imagination can be translated into effective action in the world.
Currently we have developed tools to guide student to direct their own learning. This Self-Directed Learning Subject Planner helps students choose what they want to learn, and follow through on their learning goals. By allowing students to direct their own learning, the curiosity grows, they become life-long learners.
Self-Directed learning also allows the individual to start to tune in to what problems exist around them, and to seek solutions. In traditional schools, the teacher directs the learning. The teacher identifies the problem and solution, and asks the student to meerly memorize what they are taught. To give the "right" answer as determined by the teacher. The leads to a way of acting in the world, where answers are sought from without rather than from within. It disempowers the individual in all circumstances.
There is more than one answer to any give problem, and an answer that appears right on paper doesn't always work in the real world. A project-based curriculum allows young people to start to realize how the world of thoughts and imagination can be translated into effective action in the world.
Currently we have developed tools to guide student to direct their own learning. This Self-Directed Learning Subject Planner helps students choose what they want to learn, and follow through on their learning goals. By allowing students to direct their own learning, the curiosity grows, they become life-long learners.
Self Directed Learning
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This planner is simple. It helps kids be the directors of their learning through choice. In traditional schooling all the main choices are made by the teacher. What will be studied, when it will be studied, and even how many pages an assignment has to be. This constrains our natural creative abilities, and takes away our natural creative drive.
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The planner starts with helping students even become aware of what they can study. When you went to school did you ever consider what each of the disciplines you were studying really were? Where did the come from? Of course not, you picked from a prescribed list, if you had any choice at all. By helping learners recognize what they are studying, they can start to see the connection between their interests and the subjects they are beginning to explore. They can create a vision for their life and learn to map it out.
This is a great starting point.
The planner has four pages followed by a reflection page. Each day is designed to provide four choices for students, and two consistent subjects. How you choose to use the planner depends on the level to which your student needs to feel in control of their own learning. Once you put reluctant and definant learners in the driver seat, watch out! These students can become incredible creators.
This is a great starting point.
The planner has four pages followed by a reflection page. Each day is designed to provide four choices for students, and two consistent subjects. How you choose to use the planner depends on the level to which your student needs to feel in control of their own learning. Once you put reluctant and definant learners in the driver seat, watch out! These students can become incredible creators.
The AOK Young Entrepreneurs Guidebook
This is the latest planner for our young people, although I might suggest that anyone who is starting a business adventure take a look at this simple, yet effective, planner designed to encourage entrepreneurial efforts.
Yong Zhao talked about the power of entrepreneurialism and how to recapture the curiosity and drive of natural learning in his work which coincided with the implementation of the CCSS. He was one who spoke to a deeper way of learning. One that will get children past "College and Career Readiness", to what he called "Out of Parent's Basement Readiness". And isn't it the case today, that even after college our young people are not ready for life. They do not know how to chase their dream, let alone how to create one.
This guidebook fosters the type of thinking that allows for a self-directed life. I can learn how to assess risk. I can learn how to manage my money. And more importantly, it is framed within the Ambassadors of Kindness moral code. We aren't just creating businesses, we are creating businesses that will make the world a better place.
Yong Zhao talked about the power of entrepreneurialism and how to recapture the curiosity and drive of natural learning in his work which coincided with the implementation of the CCSS. He was one who spoke to a deeper way of learning. One that will get children past "College and Career Readiness", to what he called "Out of Parent's Basement Readiness". And isn't it the case today, that even after college our young people are not ready for life. They do not know how to chase their dream, let alone how to create one.
This guidebook fosters the type of thinking that allows for a self-directed life. I can learn how to assess risk. I can learn how to manage my money. And more importantly, it is framed within the Ambassadors of Kindness moral code. We aren't just creating businesses, we are creating businesses that will make the world a better place.
Adult Planners & Journals
Live Your Best Life by Working One Day at a Time.
All of our inspired action books are designed to help you live your best life. They are planners and journal designed to keep you moving one day at a time towards your goals and to heal the blocks and wounds of the past. The process of working each day from your own pariticular approach, ideal time of day, and personal selection and expression of your action, will not only move you closer toward success, but will build a deeper internal organizing structure and discipline that carries over into all aspects of your life. These small daily practices are powerful tools for fulfilling your purpose and living your best life. Check out all of our offerings here, and join us as we support one another in achiving our goals.
Self-Directed Learning and Personal Growth Journals
My latest project planner. This is probably my favorite planner. Unlike the 30 day challenges, this planner has a wider range of tools that are embedded in a non-linear scaffold to move you towards your goals. I made this planner to help me get focused on my main vision, and indeed I am seeing the fruits of that effort. Go ahead and pick one up. Reach out for support and coaching as you strive to fulfill your vision.
My first effort. This book has been pivotal in keeping me moving towards my goals. I was such a newbie, I didn't even save my cover image.
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Working with 30 day challenges sometimes was too long for those short but important steps toward change and engagement with purpose. The second effort, Jump Start provides guidance towards getting started when you feel stuck.
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Breaking the Cycle provides 18 day challenges that move from thought to new approaches to acting. Old habits can sabotage our efforts for a good life. The mirror principle is real, but it takes time for things to shift. This journal helps root out the negative habits of mind and get you on your way to being the best version of yourself.
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This latest endeavor is focused on developing your creative projects over 12 months. The consistent effort, however small, each day is a sure-fire way to achieve anything. Included in the journal are pages for reflections, and re-orientation towards your vision.
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Money is energy. Money is currency. Is your current flowing? Learn how to remove the blocks in your life to allowing money to flow to you like water. Abundance comes in many forms. Learning not to resist these positive flows is how we create the life we desire. This is first in the Creative Thinkers Notebook series for a reason. Journal your way to a healthy relationship with money.
The 12 steps are a beautiful way of life. If you are struggling with addiction, don't hesitate to begin your journey of healing. In step one you surrender. You give up the idea that you can keep going like you have been. Step 2 opens up your thoughts to the life that is possible and waiting for you. Step 3 shows you that you are not alone, that there is a higher power guiding your life. Start your journey today! Get Into the Steps!
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The step of 1000 miles starts with one step at a time. Don't stop once you have some momentum. Dive in with both feet. Step 4 and 5 are the true steps of freedom. When I understand how I have been creating the problems in my life, now I have the ability to change. The new found awarenes of working these two steps is the beginning of a truly new life.
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