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Literature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corner: Empathy and Professionals - Can empathy be learned/trained/taught?This episode poses the question: Can professionals learn empathy - can empathy even be taught, and if so - how?
The episode delves into empathy in a professional context and how educators can make empathy an integral part of the skills being learned on a course for professionals.
2025-02-1407 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningQUIZ TIME! 6 Questions based on the books by JANE AUSTENNames, locations, genres, actors, and heroines! Do you know the answers to these 6 questions which are all based on the brilliantly written and eternally compelling novels of Jane Austen. Interested in my articles about communication and learning? Here is my new blog at www.novelglimpse.com
2024-05-0310 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningIn Memoriam: Re-upload of Dissolution by CJ SansomOne of my absolute favourite authors, CJ Sansom, recently passed away after a long illness. In commemoration of his talent and successful literary career, I am uploading an earlier podcast on one of his works.
CJ Sansom's literary depiction of the unsettled times that followed Henry VIII's break with Rome in 1534, is a brilliant, brooding, and surprising work. Tudor England springs to life as we follow the fleeting triumphs and devastating losses of those unwittingly caught up in the DISSOLUTION of the English monasteries. The main character, lawyer and investigator, Matthew Shardlake, is one such person - a...
2024-05-0203 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Why Didn't They Ask Evans? by Agatha ChristieBack again after a longer break!
A restless 4th son of a vicar stumbles across a dying man, whose last words are a question which sets of a series of thrilling adventures - and a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Interested in ancient, medieval, and early modern history? Consider listening to my other podcast as well: Restless Times in History
2024-04-1809 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningQUICK QUIZ! Book to TV adaptations of Crime and Mystery novels6 questions taken from 6 well known crime and mystery novels, which have all been adapted to tv
-Famous motives
- Famous locations
- Famous names from mystery and crime
Questions and answers in one podcast.
2023-12-2707 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningCLASSICAL LITERATURE QUIZ! Famous characters, lines, and plots6 questions about 6 classical books
-Famous characters
- Famous locations
- Famous lines from well known books
Questions and answers in one podcast.
2023-12-1307 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (improved sound)A re-uploaded review with improved sound - talking and gushing about this compelling tale of love found, love given, and lives lost during the French Revolution.
2023-11-2805 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Perfume by Patrick SüskindA disturbingly brilliant story of obsession and the pursuit of the elusive.
Interested in history?
Consider listening to my other podcast as well: Restless Times in History
2023-11-1508 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningQuiz Time! 6 books, 6 questions!An extra episode - a quick quiz with 6 questions from 6 different books Enjoy!
Consider listening to my other podcast as well: Restless Times in History
2023-11-0806 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corning Part 2/2: AI: Artificial Intelligence and the future of educatorsWhat questions should concern the 21st century educator, as AI increases its presence in the learning environment? What is the future for educators in an AI world?
Interested in history?
Consider listening to my other podcast as well: Restless Times in History
2023-10-3113 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corner Part 1/2: AI: Artificial Intelligence and the 21st century educatorWhat is or should be the purpose of AI within the world of learning? And what is the role of the 21st century educator, as AI increases its presence in the learning environment?
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2023-10-1716 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Kingmaker: Broken Faith by Toby ClementsA novel set during the medieval turmoil that was THE WARS OF THE ROSES
Interested in history? Consider listening to my other podcast as well:
Restless Times in History
2023-10-0308 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningFILM REVIEW: OppenheimerOppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan tells the story, the triumph, and the tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer as he led the Manhattan Project and changed they way of war.
2023-09-1810 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Death in a White Tie by Ngaio MarshThe lengths people will go to keep long forgotten truths from those they love - and those, they fear
A novel ny Ngaio Marsh
Previous book talk on another Ngaio Marsh novel:
Night at the Vulcan
2023-09-1107 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Shroud for a Nightingale by PD JamesAuthor, PD James, conjures up a compelling atmosphere in a nursing school, which hides secrets and lies best kept from the keen eyes of Inspector Adam Dagliesh.
Adapted as a mini-series, this book is an excellent suspense novel.
2023-08-2109 min2023-08-0409 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Company of Liars by Karen Maitland"Plague has come to England. The lies you tell might be the death of you. Yet the truth might be even more dangerous."
An atmospheric historical thriller mystery set at the very onset of the 14th century calamity.
2023-07-0709 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Roma - A novel of ancient Rome by Steven Saylor Steven Saylor's sprawling epic of Rome story covers the first 1000 years of the eternal city, from a trading village to the beginning of Empire...and Roma is brought to life as family dynasties are founded, flounder, and flourish. A modern saga.
Enjoy the lesser known stories, which brush up against epic history? Then consider listening to my history podcast: Restless Times in History
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2023-06-1609 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: The Libertus Mysteries of Roman Britain by Rosemary RoweAre you acquainted with the compelling and well written historical novels by Rosemary Rowe, set in 2nd century Roman Britain?
If you are, enjoy this review - and if not - I invite you to this introduction of a series of novels which tell the adventures, triumphs and every day life of a former Celtic nobleman, now a pavement maker (and unwilling mystery-solver) in a city run by the Roman Empire
Enjoy the lesser known stories, which brush up against epic history? Then consider listening to my history podcast: Restless Times in History
2023-05-2509 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corner: Needing a break when you don’t have time to pauseMany professionals experience a lack of time for breaks or pauses during the day, and end up exhausted after a busy day - only to repeat this the next day. In this episode, I explore the challenges of time in the workplace and the performance benefits of short breaks. A method of taking short breaks, which is viable in a busy workplace is presented.
Do you have good experiences with taking short breaks? Or do you have a suggestion for a future subject within the world of adult learning? If yes, please let me know:
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2023-05-1910 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningBook to Film Adaptation: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, SpyOne of my favourite book to film adaptation: The 2011 film about the quiet genius spy, George Smiley, starring Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, and Tom Hardy.
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Enjoy the lesser known stories, which brush up against epic history? Then consider listening to my history podcast: Restless Times in History
2023-04-0605 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corner: Part 2 Transformative Learning: Cognitive, Emotional, and Social learning dimensionWhy course design in adult learning should incooperate a cognitive, emotional, and social dimension. In this podcast episode I discuss how these dimensions interact and how they can be brought to the fore in the learning environment.
Bibliography:
Illeris, K. (2016 ) How We Learn
Mezirow, J. (1991) Transformative Dimensions of Adult Learning
Wahlgren, B. ( 2012 ) Transfer
Interested in the lesser known stories from history? You might like my other podcast, Restless Times in History
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2023-03-3110 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo IshiguroSpoiler Alert: Light spoilers in this review of one of the most revered literary works of the century. A study of loneliness in a quiet soulful sea of -perhaps - misguided sense of duty.
2023-03-2409 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corner: What is transformative learning?What is transformative learning in the context of adult learning? What are the conditions required for adult learners, who are professionals, to transfer knowledge gained in the classroom/lecture room to their workplace in the form of meaningful, applicable knowledge and skills?
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2023-03-1708 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningFamous Opening Lines in Literature: Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a novel written in 14th century ChinaPart 2 of famous opening lines in literature. We are still pre-1500, and this episode explores the themes, philosophy, and foreshadowing, which can be read in the opening lines of the 14th century epic, Romance of the Three Kingdoms (which is not a romantic novel, despite the title!)
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2023-03-0908 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningFamous Opening Lines in Literature: The Iliad by HomerPart 1: Discussing famous opening lines from literature through the ages.
Beginning with - a famous beginning. What is so memorable about the start of The Iliad?
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2023-03-0208 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: The Alienist by Caleb CarrContrary to what the title might suggest - this book is not set in the future! It is a historical novel set in New York in 1896, and follows a group of modern thinking men and women in a world, that views the new as a threat to the status quo. A compelling tale of the early years of a metropolis.
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2023-02-2210 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corner: Part 2: Using power points in educational coursesPart 2 - This episode challenges common advice about the use of power points when delivering a course or a speech.
3 general guidelines for educators are discussed:
1) Aim your slides at your target audience
2) Work with an overarching narrative in your slides
3) Be over-prepared and under-structured
2023-02-0913 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corner: Using power points in educational coursesOffering alternative perspectives on common advice when using power point presentation - for educators and presenters. For suggestions for future topics. please write to: Literaturelaughterandlearning@gmail.com This podcast episode is about the use of text in power points: However, I also use imagery - and if you want to start by seeing, what kind of images I adhere to, you are welcome to browse my Instagram page.
2023-02-0112 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption"Get busy living, or get busy living" This wonderful short story is filled with memorable lines, and poignant moments - a story for the ages.
2023-01-2411 min
Literature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Prison by Stephen King"Get busy living, or get busy living" This wonderful short story is filled with memorable lines, and poignant moments.
2023-01-2411 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco A genre-defying literary work, which is part historical novel, part murder mystery set in a medieval monastery. This book poses such questions as how is truth defined, what is real power, and what is the purpose and meaning of knowledge.
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2023-01-1718 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Keep the Home Fires Burning by S. BlockGreat Paxton, 1941: An evening meeting changes lives forever in a quiet village.
A group of women, some of them friends and others, lifelong enemies, must all come together to work, fight, and inspire each other as their lives are disrupted and forever changed by the impact and tragedies of World War II
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2023-01-0608 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Twas The Night Before Christmas For other books, poems and quotes:
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2022-12-2205 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: The Holy Thief by William RyanAn honest man searching for the truth in a world, where what goes for truth changes every day.
2022-12-0908 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Ms Smilla’s Feeling for Snow by Peter Høegh
An intriguing protagonist with fierce courage and hidden warmth comes home one day to find a young boy’s footprints on a snow-covered rooftop. Something is not right, Ms Smilla senses it. On one hand, a poignant story of longing and belonging on the other hand a magnificent mystery thriller about long buried secrets and ice cold dreams.
2022-11-2510 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: The Exception by Christian JungersenA group of ordinary women work hard at documenting crimes in the wider world. Suddenly they start to receive threats - but why and from whom?
One of the stand out books of the 2000s. This is a novel about rightousness up against truth. A novel about loneliness in a sea of niceness, and a study of how evil might look like in the tranquil streets of a peaceful city.
This excellent drama is set in Denmark.
2022-11-1806 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corner: The best way to start an educational course for professionalsHow can educators best start an educational course for adult learners/professionals, who are there to learn, but also have prior knowledge and experience? This episode gives a few answers to that.
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2022-11-0910 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningREVIEW: House of the Dragon, Ep 10SPOILER TALK about the season finale and the first season as a whole of House of the Dragon
#hotd #asoif #got
2022-10-2727 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: The Red Queen by Philippa GregoryThis historical novel, written by historian turned author, Philippa Gregory, recounts the story of Margaret Beaufort of House Lancaster, who lived a perilous life through the Wars of the Roses, and would survive to see her dreams come true.
2022-10-2113 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningREVIEW: House of the Dragon, Ep 9, The Green CouncilSPOILER talk about episode 9, House of the Dragon
"A window into a prison"
#hotd
2022-10-1818 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningREVIEW: House of the Dragon, Ep 8, The Lord of the TidesSPOILER talk about House of the Dragon, Episode 8, Lord of the Tides
"Truth is a double-edged sword, but lies are the slow burning poison"
#hotd
#asoif
2022-10-1326 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningREVIEW: House of the Dragon, Ep 8 The Lord of the TidesSPOILER talk about House of the Dragon, Episode 8, Lord of the Tides
"Truth is a double-edged sword, but lies are the slow burning poison"
#hotd
2022-10-1226 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian AndersenThe beloved fairy-tale of a lonely, little girl trying to sell a bundle of matches on a New Year's Eve. Written by the master of fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen.
2022-10-1010 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningREVIEW House of the Dragon, Ep 7- DriftmarkSPOILER REVIEW
In Westeros, truth is a double-edged sword
A spoiler talk about House of the Dragon, Episode 7
#hotd #driftmark
2022-10-0415 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Persuasion by Jane Austen (re-upload, improved sound)The delightful, amusing, and sometimes heartbreaking story of Miss Anne Elliot, written with the unique wit and sharp pen of Jane Austen.
2022-10-0202 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall SmithMma Ramotswe is the no 1 ladies' detective in Botswana - well, in truth she the only lady detective in Botswana, but she will solve your mystery while driving her white van, and leave you with words of wisdom while drinking bush tea!
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2022-09-2106 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corner: Best Way to End an Educational CourseHow can educators get valuable feedback and evaluation from adult learners?
Here are 3 scenarios for evaluation
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2022-09-1409 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Night at the Vulcan. An Inspector Alleyn MysteryA historical mystery by author Ngaio Marsh, set in a theatre brimming with jealousy, rivalry, and secrets - old and new.
2022-09-0706 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: The Hound of the Baskervilles. A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
2022-09-0114 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: 3 Great Books, 3 Great Listeners3 books, 3 great listeners from A Song of Ice and Fire, The Alchemist, and Three Pines!
2022-08-2410 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corner: Part 2/2 of The Art of ListeningPart 2 of the Art of Listening
WHAT is integral to the art of listening? HOW can we help ourselves listen even better?
WHY is the art of listening important?
- For Part 1 in The Art of Listening:
https://readingandlearning.podbean.com/e/learning-corner-part-1-the-art-of-listening/
2022-08-1717 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: The Murder at the Vicarage, by Agatha ChristieSuspects everywhere, unreliable witnesses, and and an elderly village lady who sees throught it all: Introducing Miss Jane Marple!to
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2022-08-1010 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningA History Episode: Part 5 of the 12th Century AnarchyIn this episode:
An Empress, a Lady, and would-be-Queen.
A King imprisoned and a determined Queen - and the loyalty of brothers!
2022-08-0520 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningA History Episode: Part 4 of the 12th Century Anarchy1141: Battle is joined outside Lincoln Castle as diplomacy is left behind when blades are drawn.
The crown of England fights and loses. At least for now...
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2022-08-0316 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningA History Podcast: Part 3 of the 12th Century Anarchy1139: The fight for the crown begins
Matilda arrives in England to take the crown of England from King Stephen. She is received at Arundel Castle, but Stephen quickly lays siege, trapping Matilda inside. But then - Find out more in the podcast!
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2022-08-0212 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Heresy, by SJ Parris1576: Giordano Bruono, a man of explosive ideas, is on the run from the inquistion and finds himself in deadly peril in the dark halls of Oxford University, as he uncovers a plot that might bring Tudor England to its knees and threaten the life of Queen Elizabeth I.
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2022-07-2909 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Say not the struggle nought availethYou - your very existence might be the very thing, that keeps your friends going - and help you win!
A poem about going on, even as things seem bleak
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2022-07-2602 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corner: Managing Opposition to Learning (re-upload)Re-upload - audio version
How can educators manage opposition to learning in the classroom or lecture room? A quick tip!
2022-07-2405 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corner: Part 1/2 -The Art of Listening3 Myths about listening that we have to talk about!
How do we use the art of listening in a professional capacity
2022-07-2218 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningA History Episode: Part 2 of The AnarchyIn 1127 the Anglo-Norman barons pledge to uphold Henry I's command, that his daughter, Matilda, will rule in England, when he dies. But unrest is brewing, and oaths can be broken!
2022-07-1619 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningA History Episode: Part 2 of the AnarchyIn 1127 the Anglo-Norman barons and lords pledge to uphold Henry I's wish to see his daughter, Matilda, on the throne when he dies. But unrest is brewing, and oaths can be broken!
2022-07-1519 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha ChristieA story from the Golden Age of detective novels. A seemingly impossible murder. Hercule Poirot living a not so peaceful life in the country, where everyone has a secret to hide, and danger may lurk amongst the roses and green marrows of deadly quaint village.
2022-07-1410 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningA History Episode: Prelude to the Anarchy, 12th centuryPart 1: What were the circumstances, that led to the turbulent historical period in English history, known as The Anarchy?
In this episode: A shipwreck on a cold, November's night changes the course of English history.
2022-07-0816 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: FEAR NOTHING by Dean KoontzLet's talk about the best-selling book full of compelling characters and a riveting story - let's talk about Fear Nothing!
2022-07-0610 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Brother Cadfael by Ellis PetersThe story is set in the period known as the Anarchy - where shifting alliances, daring escapes, and a deadly fight for the crown play out as a father searches for a son, and old friends meet as new enemies
The historical context for the novel, The Anarchy, is discussed on the podcast, Restless Times in History:
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2022-07-0111 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Cathedral of the Sea by Ildefonso FalconesA riveting story set in 14th century Barcelona, a wealthy city but a hard place to survive as a young man born into serfdom but determined to make it in the world - and rise to the fore as the titular cathedral of the sea.
2022-06-2706 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corner: Part 2: The Extremely Talkative StudentPart 2 of 2: How can educators navigate a learning environment that includes a disruptive talker?
2022-06-2600 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corner: The Extremely Talkative StudentPart 1 of 2. This one is for educators.
How can educators keep their focus on facilitating learning, when a lot of time is taken up by an extremely talkative student/course attendant
2022-06-2500 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: The Bride Price by Buchi EmechetaCulture clash and defiance! The story of societal demands up against individual dreams. The story of new worlds and old traditions.
2022-06-2112 min2022-06-1706 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corner: The 3 Spheres of the EducatorHow can educators navigate between the private, the personal, and the professional in a class room full of learners?
2022-06-1705 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Dissolution by CJ SansomCJ Sansom's literary depiction of the unsettled times that followed Henry VIII's break with Rome in 1534, is a brilliant, brooding, and surprising work. Tudor England springs to life as we follow the fleeting triumphs and devastating losses of those unwittingly caught up in the DISSOLUTION of the English monasteries. The main character, lawyer and investigator, Matthew Shardlake, is one such person - and he is a protagonist, you will remember long after you have turned the last pages!
2022-06-1503 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLearning Corner: Handling opposition to learning in the lecture hall or classroomI am Eva, an educational consultant.
This one is for educators, teachers and everyone else interested in the field of facilitating learning.
Opposition to learning is a well-known phenomenon among adult learners, but how can we handle it in the classroom or lecture hall in a manner that enhances the learning environment? Here is a tip!
2022-06-1305 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: The Name of the Rose by Umberto EcoThe debut novel of the late Umberto Eco is the linguistic virtuoso's take on a historical murder mystery - and what an intriguing, complex, beautiful, perplexing and masterful work it is!
These are just my thoughts on this book...
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2022-06-1300 minLiterature, Laughter, and LearningLove to read: Persuasion by Jane AustenJane Austen's marvellous novel, Persuasion was published posthumously in 1818 and it retains it place as a witty, insightful and wickedly clever piece of literature. Miss Austen's penmanship and keen eye are on splendid display in the story of Anne Elliot
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