So, you’ve heard about the “personal curriculum” trend sweeping through TikTok and other social media platforms. You might be intrigued by the concept and ready to try one for yourself.   But you might also be overwhelmed by the idea of planning out an entire curriculum on your own.  Don’t worry! I’ve got all the information you need to get started here on the blog.   My “day job” is in creating adult curriculum. So, I’m excited that so many people are interested in learning new things outside of school. But in reviewing popular content on the idea of a personal curriculum for adults, I’ve seen some advice shared by non-education professionals that will likely backfire.   I’ve created the posts linked below to share some insight that will ensure that you succeed…

Hopping on the personal curriculum trend? Great! You’re in the right spot.  In this series, I’ll guide you through… You may have already chosen your topic and found your resources. But what about assignments? Do you really need them?  Yes! But don’t worry. I’ve got all the info you need to quickly come up with the perfect assignments for your personal curriculum. These will ensure you’re learning as you progress through your personal curriculum. But they won’t cause you stress like assignments in school did.  What is a Personal Curriculum? I encourage you to review this post for a more comprehensive description of the personal curriculum trend. But in short, it’s a method for adults to support personal development and keep learning new things, even outside of school or a formal class. …

In this personal curriculum series, I’ll guide you through what a personal curriculum is, how to design one you’ll actually complete, some personal curriculum ideas for topics, including new skills to learn and hobbies to try, and the most effective study tips for busy adults.  By now you probably know what a personal curriculum is and how to design one. And you may even have already decided what to learn.  You’re almost ready to start!  But there’s one major part missing: where do you find the resources for your personal curriculum? Ideally, you’ll read books and articles, watch films, and go on “field trips” as part of your self curriculum. But where do you find the best ones? And how do you avoid spending a fortune?   That’s where I can help. I’ve gathered…

In this series of posts, I’m covering what a personal curriculum is, how to design one unique to you, personal curriculum ideas for skills to learn and topics to research, where to find high-quality educational content, and effective study tips for self-study as an adult with a busy life.  When I started seeing the trend of the personal curriculum getting traction online, I knew I needed to write about it. Not only do I have a blog devoted to personal development, but my career is in adult education. It’s so great to see people active on social media taking a stand against “brain rot” and promoting things to do instead of doomscrolling.  I previously provided a step-by-step…