Category Archives: andragogy

Yes! An easy way out… but at what cost?

By Lyne Des Roberts | Published: August 28, 2009

Teaching is not an easy task… there are so many factors influencing people’s learning!… Although some argue that almost anyone can teach as long as they know their subjects well, it is utterly false! Even a degree in education does not guarantee that someone will know how to teach others… on the other hand, there [...]

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A Reality Check!…

By Lyne Des Roberts | Published: August 10, 2009

I am always amazed by true believers… people who, even after having experienced first hand a system that does not work, still believe in miracles. My question is: why do they stick around instead of moving on?… why do they not try and explore other avenues?… I admit it is beyond my understanding… I have [...]

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I Am incredibly Skeptical…

By Lyne Des Roberts | Published: April 23, 2009

Thursday night!… Time flies… I hardly saw the week goes by. Is it because now I spend more and more time training online and here?… I admit that sometimes I do lose track of time, thanks to my Google calendar that reminds me of where I am!… Okay I am exaggerating a little here… yet [...]

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