Andrew F. Robinson

A Teachable Adult

Ron — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:07:09 +0000

We adults aren’t always the most teachable people around. Learning to change and adapt to teens presents significant challenges. In this episode, a student talks about how an important adult in her life learned to better relate with her.

Narratives and Authority

Ron — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:05:59 +0000

It seems that our experience counts for something. Our personal narratives lend authority to our words like nothing else can. In this episode Andrew and a group of 6Teens participants discuss this topic.

How to Share the Facts of Life

Ron — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:05:12 +0000

Teens want to know some so-called facts, not all, and they’d like to interact with them free of embellishments — at least this is what the participants in this latest episode of The 6Teens Project say.

If Teens Taught Adults

Ron — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:03:57 +0000

“If you planned a class for adults that wanted to better relate with you, describe what topics you would cover and how you facilitate the class.” This is the scenario Andrew posed to these 6Teens participants. Their responses are brilliant.

A Portrait of Listening

Ron — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:02:46 +0000

Listening is a difficult, critical element when seeking to connect with teens. In this episode of The 6Teens Project teens the precision with which they can identify when adults are listening and when we are not. They also give specific examples for how they would like teachers, parents, and others to truly listen.

A Tale of Two Educators

Ron — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:01:34 +0000

In this episode of The 6Teens Project, students contrast two very different teaching styles. Their feedback is a clear indication of what form of teaching they prefer.

The Best Friend Parent

Ron — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:00:21 +0000

In this episode of The 6Teens Project teens discuss how they would like parents to be neither an authoritarian, nor a best friend. They appreciate a wise, timely combination of the two.

What Can a Smile Say?

Ron — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:59:34 +0000

Connecting with teens can be as simple as a smile. In this 6Teens Project episode a teen reflects on the power of a smile to communicate sincere empathy.

Responding to Teens

Ron — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:50:17 +0000

Reading and responding to teens can be difficult. They can alternate between wanting distance and connection. In this episode of The 6Teens Project, I try, with the help of these students, to better understand this relational ebb and flow.

Conversations and Connections

Ron — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:48:54 +0000

Teens want to be included in the learning process. Education becomes more real and relevant when adults adopt a conversational learning approach