Distance learning is not only challenging for educators who are actively involved in a quite unique experience of developing synchronized and an unsynchronized material. These efforts are focused on planning and implementing a constructive learning environment in which students can learn at their best capacity. Educators, parents, and students are fighting a brutal battle against Covid19 by continuing an unstoppable learning journey. In addition to those honourable soldiers, there are some others who are fighting in a very demanding ferocious battle. Biologists and virologists are trying their best to find a vaccine. Doctors and nurses are in the front lines fighting a resilient microscopic enemy. Covid19 has sharpened our commitment and dedication towards humanity. However, there is one virtue of this challenge. ![]() No one can deny that Covid19- or as we call it Coronavirus has plenty of negative consequences and repercussions on many aspects especially in both health and economic arenas. Lewis once said: “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” The last habit is tied to the contentious improvement needed to nurture all the other habits.Habits 4-5 and 6 are related to collaboration, communication and teamwork skills.The first three habits are closely related to Self Mastery – which help the individual to move from dependence to independence.The 7 habits are classified into 3 main groups: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. ![]() It needs a fundamental paradigm shift not only to hour attitudes and behaviors, but also to it requires a transformation of our perception and beliefs. However, Covey believes that success needs more than techniques of quick fixes. These Quick fixes are only beneficial for the short-term goals especially that they just change and alter our behavior and attitude. The qualities of Success were shifted to personality ethics: such as attitudes, public image, personality, and behaviors).Ĭovey suggests that there is no shortcuts or quick fixes for success. But after 1920s, a great shift was noticed, and success was viewed differently. Before the 1920s, the foundation of success was built upon characteristics such as (humility, temperance, integrity, courage, simplicity, justice, patience, and modesty). ![]() ![]() Stephen Covey noticed the shift of the foundation of success before and after 1920s which had been shifted from the character ethic to personality ethic. This wonderful book is considered as one of the most influential self-Development books. In 1989, Stephen Covey published his book the 7 habits for highly effective people. A Microsoft Innovative Educator, Google Certified Educator, Apple Teacher, and an Advisory Board Member of the K12 Digest, Shady’s qualifications also include the Master of Science in Education, Executive Management Diploma and Bachelor of Science. He has also been invited to speak at events like TEDx and GESS (Global Educational Supplies and Solutions Exhibition). With Robotics being of particular interest to him, Shady led the School Robotics team and helped them win many awards at international events. Shady strongly believes that leadership has a strong influence on education reform, and he takes initiatives to communicate his vision not only inside his school but also outside. He has taken initiatives to adopt project-based learning (PBL) and inquiry-based learning (IBL) methodologies to create a new foundation of STEM learning in school. He is a popular STEM advocate and speaker in the Middle East region. Shady Elkassas is a multiple award-winning and passionate Egyptian educator working in the United Arab Emirates.
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