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CAFÉ Talks Ep. 92 – Improvisation and Teaching

CAFÉ Talks Ep. 92 – Improvisation and Teaching

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 10:47

Engagement is the goal of every faculty member. When a class is engaged, the dynamics around real learning is evident. Getting to engagement is a challenge; a challenge that requires helping everyone overcome their fears.

When teachers incorporate stories and improvisational problem-solving that results from helping others immerse in those stories, then engagement is more likely to occur.

Join CAFÉ Talks Podcast chat with Professor Joseph Conto from Paul Smith’s College as he talks about using improvisation as an effective engagement tool in the classroom and in life.

Teaching Modern Students an Often-underappreciated Craft: Charcuterie

Teaching Modern Students an Often-underappreciated Craft: Charcuterie

Tuesday, 03 September 2024 11:53

In an industry with tight margins and differentiation a challenge, creating high-quality, house-made charcuterie isn’t just a culinary skill—it's a valuable business asset.

By Pierre Checchi, Kendall College
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Start the Year Off Right

Start the Year Off Right

Tuesday, 03 September 2024 11:33

Strategies and tactics that create respect, interest and positive attributes throughout the year.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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Partnerships Driving Technical Education Forward

Partnerships Driving Technical Education Forward

Tuesday, 03 September 2024 10:56

Educational partnerships in Dickinson, ND, turn deserted oil company headquarters into innovative educational facility fulfilling workforce needs.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor
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A Place for Everything and Everything in Its Place

A Place for Everything and Everything in Its Place

Tuesday, 03 September 2024 10:32

Teach the benefits of mise en place from day one.

By Dr. Jennifer Denlinger, CCC, CHEP
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Teach the Trainer – Train the Teacher

Teach the Trainer – Train the Teacher

Tuesday, 03 September 2024 10:23

Training and teaching must be ongoing for instructors – for those who educate in a classroom and those who teach in a professional kitchen.

By Paul Sorgule, MS, AAC
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