Born in Tunis, Tunisia of parents with Italian blood, Em was raised in Chicago, Illinois. Em lived in Portland, Oregon (breathtaking views) and has been in Michigan since 1983 where she has raised 2 children, now both college aged.

My passion is ...

Writing

I know too much about ...

Home remodeling

My parents always told me ...

Don't be too trusting

My childhood ambition ...

TV anchor

My favorite memory ...

Looking at the stars from my bedroom window

Why I write ...

It's a natural instinct

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Any newspaper I can access online

My first job ...

Intern at a neighborhood newspaper in a Chicago suburb

My best moment ...

Marrying my husband in a simple ceremony in our backyard

My inspiration ...

Tomorrow

Education > Adult Education Common myths about adult education

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Who was your favorite teacher? What did he/she do to help you learn? Chances are that person showed an interest in your ideas and made the class fun.

So when we think about adult education, why do we often picture a lecturer at the front of the room talking to a quiet audience? One of the most common myths in adult education is that this is the most effective way to teach them.

Students who are seated at all times and not engaged in a conversation will retain only a minimal amount of knowledge. Studies show that you retain 10 to 20% of what you hear, but you remember 80 to 90% of wha...

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