Semantics when it comes to teaching and training

Lately I have been thinking a lot about the principals of learning. And semantics. How the words we choose to describe things greatly affects how we tackle a situation. More on this thought sson.

Some great links about learning:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principles_of_learning

http://www.thiagi.com/laws-of-learning.html

http://www.intropsych.com/ch08_animals/thorndikes_puzzle_box.html

Proofing behaviour

everything you wanted to know about proofing
http://www.clickertraining.com/node/2279


300 peck method
http://www.clickertraining.com/node/1557

http://www.clickertraining.com/taxonomy/term/579/9




Why Placebos work:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204720204577128873886471982.html

One of the best sites about dominance I've seen

Dr. Sophia Yin "The Dominance Controversy"
I appreciate how she commments on Ceasar Millan's TV Show clips alongside explaining alternative and better methods.
http://drsophiayin.com/philosophy/dominance/?%2Fdominance.php


Bonus:

Ian Dunbar on TED Talks!
"Ian Dunbar: Dog-friendly dog training"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GOW0IKO_zfM#!



Other fun stuff:

"David Sobel -- New England Aquarium Lecture Series"
Climate Change Meets Ecophobia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzQbuLID7Hw