research

Does The Placebo Effect Have A Dark Side?

Does the Placebo Effect have a dark side? Science has proven that placebos can actually work. We can chalk this up to how belief systems and habits change our brains and the personal narrative we have about ourselves and the world around us. But at what point does the placebo evolve into us gaslighting ourselves? A better sense of self, an awareness of what our brain is consuming, and how neuroplasticity can shift the paradigm from internal struggles to productive challenges could help us from gaslighting ourselves.

Research, LEARNShelby ChollettMay 8, 2022placebo, placeboeffect, article, research, brain, neuroplasticity, gaslighting, thesomethingeffectComment

Optimizing Researching Methods

LEARN, Research, ResourcesShelby ChollettFebruary 21, 2021research, brain, methods, framework, design, optimization, dissertationComment

An Equitable Education

Research, Resources, LEARN, APPLYShelby ChollettFebruary 18, 2021equity, culture, culturallyresponsive, education, responsive, research, resourceComment

Mindfulness, Mental Attitudes, & Consciousness: A Wicked Dance

How can contemplative techniques and the acquisition of mindfulness impact or be impacted by mental attitudes and consciousness? Theorizing a ‘the chicken or the egg’ correlation.

Research, LEARNShelby ChollettJuly 7, 2020mindful, mindfulness, research, mental attitudes, consciousnessComment

The Opportunity Gap

The academic achievement gaps we see in schools today are a direct result of the opportunity gaps that exist in and outside of the education system.

LEARN, Research, ResourcesShelby ChollettJanuary 16, 2019opportunity gap, equity, equitable opportunities, opportunities, education, research, paradigmComment

The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss

A great summation of Tim Ferriss’ “The 4-Hour Work Week.”

Life of a Research Junkie

In the midst of writing my dissertation, I realized that working in seclusion was not producing unbiased, well-put writing.

REFINEShelby ChollettJune 22, 2018mindfulness, article, researchComment

Teach Like A Pirate: Student & Teacher Autonomy & Engagement

Resources, Educational Books, LEARNShelby ChollettDecember 14, 2017teachlikeapirate, empathy, education, leader, feedback, pedagogy, research, resourceful, learning, design, reading, resources, perseverance, teaching, teach, knowledge, engagement, enthusiasm, passion, immersion

Leadership & Student Achievement

In schools with higher achievement or higher achievement gains, academic goal focus is both a property of leadership and a quality of school organization...Successful leadership influences teaching and learning both through face-to-face relationships and by structuring the way that teachers do their work.