The Ledger 2.28.16: A Difficult Self Evaluation
How much do you like yourself? Does that seem like a no-brainer type of question? So if you like yourself, what keeps you from making the changes you need in order to reach a level of life satisfaction?
In this week’s column, we discuss the importance of liking yourself and believing that you are worth what it takes to be happy and satisfied with your life.
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Paedeia Episode 10: Unintended Consequences
In this podcast, Dr. Berney and Dr. Richard discuss some of the unintended consequences of the current school reform movement and our drive to test. Fueled by this article in the Houston Chronicle, this podcast focuses on the long term consequences of an educational system driven by the need to find the “right answer” and neglecting the concept of critical thinking and decision making.
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TMB Episode 45: A Difficult Self Evaluation
How much do you like yourself? On the surface, this may seem like a ridiculous question… Of course you like yourself. However, when we consider the fact that we treat ourselves in the way we believe we deserve to be treated, the question becomes a little less of a no-brainer.
In this week’s podcast, Dr. Berney and Dr. Richard discuss the relationship between how we self-value and how what we do to achieve life satisfaction.
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The Ledger 2.21.16: The Five Obstacles to Success
In this week’s column we review five common obstacles to success. Over the past few weeks, Dr. Berney and Dr. Richard dedicated a podcast to each obstacle. This week’s Ledger column summarizes each obstacle and offers encouragement to plan for and overcome each roadblock so that you can find success!
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Paedeia Episode 9: More on the Two Tiers
In this podcast, Dr. Berney and Dr. Richard delve further into the issue of current school reform. Referencing several articles regarding our education system, they discuss concerns related to charter and magnet schools, and how the presence of these “elite schools” undermine the purpose of education in America.
Washington Times Article: Why forcing kids to do things ‘sooner and faster’ doesn’t get them further in school
Miami Herald Article: Florida Senate proposes reforming charter schools’ capital funding
AP News: Despite problems charter schools could get more state money
Tampa Bay Times Article: Romano: The topsy-turvy tale of charter schools and whom they really serve
The Ledger Article: With 3 Polk Schools Becoming Magnet Programs, New Options Now Available, But Some Students Displaced
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TMB Episode 44: Religion, Politics, and Cognitive Dissonance
In this week’s podcast, Dr. Berney and Dr. Richard explore topics that are often generally avoided on this program. Religion and politics are two subjects that – for many – simultaneously elicit passion and divisiveness. Read More
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ABC News Story – Sexting in Middle School
Dr. Berney was interviewed by ABC Action News reporter Ryan Raiche this afternoon about middle schoolers and sexting. Check out the video here: http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/sexting-scandal-at-lake-placid-middle-school-could-be-wake-up-call-for-parents-pyschologist-says
Cognitive Dissonance
Cognitive Dissonance is a basic psychological principle wherein a person holds a particular belief or idea despite evidence to suggest that their belief or idea is incorrect. This experience is usually accompanied by some form of discomfort or distress, which may manifest as defensiveness, anger, depression, or even avoidance/denial. Read More
Paedeia Episode 8: The Two-Tiered System
In this week’s podcast, Dr. Berney and Dr. Richard talk in detail about the issue of the two-tiered education system we are creating in the United States. Thoroughly discussing the driving force behind the reason for this divide – MONEY – Dr. Berney and Dr. Richard delve deep into the issues related to our obsession with testing, the limitations we place on educators, and the developmental inappropriateness of our curricula!
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The Ledger 2.14.16: The Two-Tier System Revisited
In February 2015, Dr. Richard and I wrote a column about the ways in which the structure of education today is creating a two-tiered system. In this week’s column, we revisited the topic and explored one of the primary issues that has perpetuated the problem – high stakes testing.
Read the full column here. We would love to hear from you and learn your thoughts and opinions about this highly criticized issue!