Penn State Harrisburg: Training & Development Graduate Programs

Hi all! Hope your spring is unfolding nicely! Dr. Ed Taylor's talk has been rescheduled for 3:30 - 5:00 on 4/13 in the Morrison Gallery (at the entrance to the Library) on the Penn State Harrisburg Campus. Here's a description from Ed about his talk:

Critical Reflection and Empathy?

The fostering of critical reflection is often purported as central to promoting learning, particularly higher order thinking skills, in higher education. Much of this based on the assumption that as a theoretical and practical construct critical reflection is seen as essential to developing a more inclusive worldview. Some would go as far to say that the most significant learning experiences in adulthood involve critical reflection—the questioning of deeply held assumptions that frame our perspective. Historically critical reflection has been critiqued as an overly rational and objective process, disregarding the significance that emotions play in reflection. In response to this concern and others, this presentation discusses the latter, but also explores the idea of foregrounding the role of emotions in critical reflection through the construct of empathy as a means to help motivate others to listen and critically self-reflect.

Should be an interesting session! I hope some of you can join us!

Hi all. Just to let you know that as part of a colloquium series on campus, Dr. Ed Taylor will be speaking on Critical Reflection and Empathy on March 15th from 4:00-5:30. The talk is in the Gallery Lounge on the first floor of the Olmsted building. Ed is an excellent scholar, and this promises to be an interesting talk. Whether you're a current student, an alum who's been away for a while, or a friend of the program, all are welcome. I hope to see some of you there!

Hi All! This is a great opportunity for students to interact and network with training professionals across central PA.

Save the date! December 7, Troeg's Brewing Company, 5pm to 7pm. Register here: http://www.centralpaastd.org/event-2381616/Registration

Central PA Chapter ATD - December Networking & Celebration