Teachers are one of the most influential and powerful forces for equity, access and quality in education. They provide children and young people with the knowledge, skills, attitude and tools needed to reach their full potential. Teachers' Voices is a podcast series from BOLD, the digital platform on learning and development. Join Nina Alonso as she shares powerful stories from teachers around the world, talking in their own words about their experiences, and listen in on inspiring conversat ...
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unboxED podcast with Emily & Yvette, explores educational innovation and challenges traditional norms to shape the future of learning. Through insightful discussions with a range of guests, including innovators and educators, we aim to inspire reflection and forward-thinking in education. Find us on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unboxeducation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unboxeducation_/
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Nina Alonso - Advocating Teachers’ Voices
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Send us a Text Message. Nina Alonso, an international educational researcher and advocate for global cooperation and development, holds a PhD in Education from the University of Cambridge. With extensive experience in diverse educational settings and countries of varying complexity, she oversees research consultancies addressing complex social issu…
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How Storytelling and Adventure Boosts Sustainability - Lukasz Larsson Warzecha, Science-Based Cinematographer
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Send us a Text Message. Lukasz Larsson Warzecha is an award-winning documentary photographer and cinematographer who is passionate about capturing and sharing stories that inform, inspire, and engage a global audience about our time's most pressing environmental issues. Over the past sixteen years, he has taken cameras to every environment across s…
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Raheen Fatima - Dialogue can Solve Every Problem in the World
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Send us a Text Message. { Dialogue can solve every problem in the world } Today’s guest is participating in the The Socratic Experience and is a firm believer that dialogue can solve every problem in the world. Raheen Fatima is a proof that age doesn’t matter when it comes to making an impact in our communities. At 16 years of age, she is already a…
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Benjamin Freud, Green School Bali - The Preservation of Positive Energy in the World
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Send us a Text Message. "It doesn't matter where we start, we're just at the right place, just like bamboo" Dr. Benjamin Freud is the Head of Upper School at Green School, Bali, where he is responsible for guiding and enriching the Middle and High School learning programme in line with Green School’s holistic and sustainability-centered educational…
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Christopher Pommerening CEO and Co-Founder of Learnlife: "Passion will make you fall in love with learning"
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Send us a Text Message. { Passion will make you fall in love with learning } We had a conversation with Christopher Pommerening, Founder and CEO of Barcelona-based Learnlife. The interview started with us having some technical errors, and we apologised about that. What Christopher said smiling and welcoming afterwards truly says something about him…
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Warm Tech in the Future Classroom of Alex More
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the future classroom of Alex More! Alex is a passionate facilitator of learning, inspired by people and ideas, dedicated to transforming the learning landscape through cutting-edge strategies and technologies. Hear what he means with ‘warm technology ‘, and how student advocacy is boosted through the TedX Youth ev…
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"We Have One Life" Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of The IB
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the unboxED podcast! Today, we are thrilled to share that we interviewed the incredible Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of the International Baccalaureate. His calm, balanced, and reflective leadership left us starstruck. In our conversation, we explored essential topics such as youth well-being, digital lit…
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Why students benefit from futures literacy
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The final episode of Teachers’ Voices season 3 opens with Sister Zeph, winner of the 2023 Global Teacher Prize, talking directly to teachers. “You are a future maker”, she says. These words inspired the rest of this mini-episode, which explores futures literacy. What is futures literacy? What do students gain from futures literacy? How can teachers…
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Saana Azzam - The Voice of The Voiceless
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Send us a Text Message. Step into the future of education with our latest episode of unboxED! Join us as we sit down with Saana Azzam, the dynamic CEO and Chief Inspirational Officer, who is not only shaping the future but redefining it. Saana, a TED Talk speaker and founder of MENA Speakers, brings a unique perspective to the table. From her journ…
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Dimitrij Aleshkov - Ninja Entrepreneur and Educational Trailblazer
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Send us a Text Message. Dimitrij Aleshkov Join us as we explore Dimitrijs inspiring journey as an entrepreneur, activist and ninja! Tune in to uncover his bold ideas for education innovation. You can see Dimitrij at some of these places : Måndagsrörelsen for Ukraine - activism, Hockey and Scouts as a devoted Dad, Coding at Mindpark, Helsingborg. Yo…
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How to support children’s mental health in school
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Why is it important to make sure children have words to name their emotions? How can teachers promote mental health and wellbeing? Is it possible to remove academic pressure from school? In this episode, Nina first meets Sarah Griffiths, a Senior Research Fellow at University College London and Co-Director of the Wellbeing and Language Lab in UCL’s…
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Launching the unboxED Podcast with Emily Åman and Yvette Larsson
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Send us a Text Message. unboxED podcast - a podcast that will crush boundaries, unbox a world of learning innovation, and inspiration in education. One conversation at the time. In this episode you will meet the hosts, Emily Åman and Yvette Larsson.Av unboxED
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Why physical activity in schools helps children thrive
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What types of physical activity benefit students? Can bringing movement and play into different academic classes help children learn? How can spaces and classes for movement be inclusive? Nina first meets Fotini Vasilopoulos, a Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Sydney in Australia. “Physical activity is important for physical health, for…
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How can schools embrace variability in learning?
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In what ways do students differ from each other in their learning? How does one student vary in their own learning from day to day? How can schools embrace these types of learning variability? In this episode, Nina talks to Julia Leonard, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Yale University. Learning variability, Julia explains, is both “my learnin…
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How to bring social entrepreneurship to schools
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How can teachers help students make a positive change in their communities? How can schools better connect education with the future of work? In this bonus mini episode of Teachers’ Voices, Nina hears practical tips from last episode’s guests Alison Yang, Barbara Bilgre, Maud Seghers, and Larisa Akrofie. Nina is also joined by Tanya Sheckley, an ed…
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Nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets at school
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What is an entrepreneurial mindset? Why should educators nurture entrepreneurial mindsets in young people? What entrepreneurial projects have teachers developed in classrooms around the world? In this episode, Nina first speaks to Maud Seghers. Maud is a global education advisor at VVOB in Belgium, an international organisation devoted to education…
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Gender equity in STEAM starts in school
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What barriers keep girls from fulfilling their potential in STEAM – science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics – subjects? Nina first meets Maliha Fawzia, the interim Global Head of Girls’ Education at Teach For All. Maliha joins Nina from Bangladesh. Maliha explains that the first barrier for girls studying maths and science is feelin…
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Why neurodiversity is relevant for all schoolchildren
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What is neurodiversity? How does it differ from neurodevelopmental disorders? How can schools make sure all children feel like they belong? In this episode, Nina meets Alyssa Alcorn, lead researcher for the Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS) project at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Alyssa explains that neurodiversity concern…
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How are teachers helping students understand the climate crisis?
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In this bonus episode, Nina celebrates International Day of Education with former science teacher, Sarah Horley. Sarah is Programme Manager from Teachers for the Planet, a program that aims to improve climate change education. Teachers for the Planet are showcasing teacher-led climate change education solutions. Three of the teachers showcased in t…
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How can EdTech help teachers and learners affected by conflict?
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Why is education important for conflict-affected children? How are teachers in conflict zones using EdTech? Can EdTech adapt to children’s changing learning conditions and help them to thrive? In this episode, Nina talks to Jasmine Turner and Olena Onyshchenko from War Child about the EdTech solution Can’t Wait to Learn. Talking to Nina from Uganda…
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Why student wellbeing is central to learning
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In this episode, Nina talks to two experts from International Baccalaureate (IB) in Washington DC. Nicole Bien, Chief Schools Officer at IB, tells Nina that since the start of the pandemic, the IB has ensured wellbeing is at the core of the learning experience in their schools. “Wellbeing is so central to learning. Without it, there’s little space …
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How can financial education help kids?
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What are children around the world learning about looking after finances and other resources? What should be in a financial and social education curriculum? How can teachers involve parents in discussions on these topics? In this episode, Nina talks to two experts from Aflatoun, an international organisation based in the Netherlands that brings fin…
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What are the most useful AI tools for teachers?
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In episodes 2 and 3 of Teachers’ Voices season 3, Nina explored lots of questions about AI in the classroom. What are teachers’ concerns about AI, and what opportunities do they see? How can AI adapt to individual students? And how can teachers take a human-centred approach to AI? This special mini episode briefly introduces some AI resources that …
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How can teachers take a human-centred approach to AI?
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How can AI adjust learning materials and feedback to the needs of individual students? How can teachers make sure that the human element is kept? In this episode, Nina speaks to Inge Molenaar, director of the National Education Lab AI in the Netherlands (NOLAI). Inge is a Professor in Behavioral Science who specialises in the interface between educ…
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How can educators use AI to support their students' learning?
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What are the main concerns that teachers have about artificial intelligence in the classroom? What opportunities does AI open up for students? How can AI focus on automation while helping humans do what they’re best at? In the second episode of Teachers’ Voices season three, Nina speaks to Stefania Druga, Principal Researcher at the Center of Appli…
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How can teachers build communities that inspire environmental care?
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Welcome to the first episode in the third season of Teachers’ Voices. In this episode, Nina talks to Stefania Giannini, the UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education, in Paris. Stefania tells Nina that “education must be protected from all the threats around it, including climate change.” Education is also part of the solution, she says. Hear…
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Teachers are one of the most influential and powerful forces for equity, access and quality in education. They provide children with the knowledge, skills, attitude and tools needed to reach their full potential. Join Nina Alonso for the third season of the podcast in which she shares powerful stories from teachers around the world, talking in thei…
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Join educational researcher Nina Alonso for this podcast series as she shares powerful stories from teachers around the world, talking in their own words about their own experiences. In the previous episode of Teachers’ Voices, Nina heard from four inspiring guests about connecting children to nature so that it becomes more central in their learnin…
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How nature can play a role in children’s wellbeing
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What is the role of nature in children’s learning and development? How are schools around the world connecting children to nature? In this episode, Nina talks to Luis Alberto Camargo, a social entrepreneur who specialises in nature-based education. Luis tells Nina about the scientific research exploring the role of nature in children’s wellbeing. N…
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How teaching methods and tools can improve mathematics learning
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How can educators take some of the stress and anxiety out of mathematics? In this episode, Nina talks to Lindsey Richland, Associate Professor at the University of California, Irvine. Lindsey talks about the importance of teaching methods that incorporate reasoning skills. Nina also speaks to Dror Dotan, Head of the Mathematical Thinking Lab at Tel…
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How learning interventions can help children who are out of school
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How can education be transformed so that all children, including the most underprivileged, have access to learning? In this episode, Nina talks to Armando Ali in Kenya about organisations promoting children’s foundational learning across Africa, South Asia, and South America. Nina also hears from Francis Bizoza about accelerated learning interventi…
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In this special mini episode, teachers from Qatar, Mexico, and Nigeria share resources and recommendations for other educators. Guests Aljawhara Aladba from Teach For Qatar Isaac Galindo from Enseña por México Ganiyat Muritala Wuraola from Teach For Nigeria Resources and recommendations Teachers Pay Teachers Twinkl Socrative Kahoot! Freedom Writers…
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How a leadership mindset can improve students’ agency and wellbeing
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How can educators develop leadership mindsets in the classroom? What impact does this have on student agency, wellbeing, self-confidence, connections with others and also academic mastery? In this episode, Nina talks to Robbie Dean, Director of Research, Evaluation, and Network Learning at Teach For All. Robbie explains how Teach For All developed …
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How creative classrooms can help every child focus
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How can educators and caregivers better understand the needs of students who particularly struggle to stay engaged in a world full of distractions? Does allowing choice in the classroom better support the differing needs of all students? Why is teacher-family communication and collaboration so crucial for children who need extra support? In this ep…
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How a supportive environment and digital tools can help students with distractibility
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What impact does distractibility have on learning and development? How can digital tools help students manage digital distractions? What makes a supportive learning environment for students with ADHD? In this episode, Nina Alonso speaks to Assistant Professor Melissa Dvorsky about the impact of distractibility on learning and development. Melissa a…
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In this special mini episode, Nina celebrates World Teachers’ Day with a bonus episode of Teachers’ Voices. Listen for inspirational stories together with quick practical ideas and resources that educators and researchers have shared. Guests Teachers Maree Karaka Ingrid Delange Monica Bhimwal Azmin Mistry Researchers Sarah Richardson and Sladana Kr…
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How a curious and creative classroom can inspire learning
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Why are curiosity and creativity so relevant for all learning? Can curiosity in the classroom be measured? How can researchers and educators work together to develop teaching strategies that encourage children to embrace creativity? Nina Alonso welcomes Sarah Richardson and Sladana Krstic from the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) …
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How gender equality in education can benefit all children
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How can teachers promote gender equality? How easy is it to start challenging stereotypes in the classroom? Can gender responsive pedagogies help break down the barriers holding girls back? In this episode, two educators, from Zambia and Paraguay, share their stories of challenging stereotypes, and encouraging and empowering girls in the classroom.…
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How technology can encourage collaborative learning
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Today’s episode is a collaboration with Sophie Bailey, from the Edtech podcast. Nina and Sophie explore the theme of collaborative learning using education technology. How are researchers collaborating with children to co-design new technology? What’s the role of teachers in working with technology? How can technology be utilised in more challengin…
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In this special mini episode of Teachers’ Voices, Nina Alonso recaps some of the resources her guests have shared with her so far this season. With a particular focus on teachers working to engage their students with environmental issues at local and global levels, listen in for tips, resources and sources of inspiration. Guests Terry Godwaldt is o…
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How climate education can empower students
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Climate change can be an overwhelming concept for young people. But perhaps it can be made easier to understand and relate to by demonstrating local impacts and showing students how young people all over the world are dealing with similar issues. How does youth activism support learning opportunities? What are the components of learning that best s…
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How helping young people find their voices can build trust
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How can we help young people find their voices through activism and collaboration? And why is this an important element of education? In this episode, Nina explores the many benefits that come from supporting youth activism – from building leadership skills to promoting empathy. While each guest has a different international perspective – they are …
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How learning communities can help children thrive
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Why is it so important to take a holistic approach to young people's sense of self? Nina explores how educators can be the connection between children, nature and the wider society with the aim of creating a community of learning. In this episode, two teachers, from Portugal and Japan, share how their work enables them to support collaborations bet…
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Teachers' Voices, the podcast in which teachers tell their own stories, in their own words, is back for season two. No matter the learning context - from Stockholm, to Uruguay - teachers are one of the most influential and powerful forces we have for equity, access and quality in education. And they’re an important part of sustainable global develo…
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How Can we Help Children Take Ownership of their Learning?
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As adults we take it for granted that we have the ability to choose. But for children, they don’t always have the awareness that they have choices available to them. Yet having agency, i.e. making choices based on active engagement in decision making, plays a vital role in developing a child’s self esteem as well as enabling their learning. In this…
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What are the best practices to help build strong foundational skills and better educational systems?
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Good school practices are the key to helping build better educational systems, says Renaud Comba, research manager at UNICEF, but detecting exemplary school practices is easier said than done: “For the first time we are paying attention to the already created, contextualized, cost effective local solutions that local stakeholders have created throu…
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Why Building a Solid Foundation in Children's Learning & Development Matters with Ricardo Sabates
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Investing in children’s foundational educational skills is key to their learning and development, as these skills are the building blocks for other life skills and further education, says Professor Ricardo Sabates, a researcher dedicated to equipping out-of-school children in the global south with basic numeracy, reading and writing skills. “One of…
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The lifelong impact educators can have on children
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We all remember that one teacher from school who had a long lasting positive impact on us. In this episode, we hear once more from a variety of educators around the world, each one sharing why they’re so passionate about preparing children for their future. First we hear from Nadia in New York: “The long impact that teachers have is we do things th…
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The 21st Century Skills Students Need to Thrive
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Our world is evolving so quickly and the skills that students needed to thrive just a few years ago are fast becoming obsolete. So what 21st century core competencies do students need to learn to succeed in our modern world? In this episode we are joined by two inspiring teachers, Enzil and Samaya, who, despite working in very different places – Th…
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The Relevance of Parental & Family Engagement in Children's Education
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One key aspect of children’s lives and development which many of the teachers we have spoken to for this podcast have mentioned, regardless of who they’re teaching and where they are, is the relevance of parental and family engagement in children’s education. Their observations mirror the findings of today’s guest Sharon Wolf, an applied developmen…
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