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In this episode, we explore schools centered on student meaning and development through pursuing meaning.-we discuss the benefits of this including meaningful contributions to a community and the pursuit of what matters to individual students
Join us as we explore how a counsellor centered school might approach the challenge of aligning personal meaning with workplace readiness. We delve into how intrinsic values can serve both the self and our communities and how we must address th
In today's episode, we speak with Hans van Heesewijk, an educator who was integral to the founding of the Agora School system utilised in schools across the Netherlands.The Agora model is a child centred approach that prioritises individualise
In this episode, Rob & Brendan unpack the revolutionary approaches of Ubiquity University in an interview with its trailblazing leader, Peter Merry. Ubiquity, a global educational institution, reaches learners worldwide with diverse courses roo
How can a counselor-centered school strike the delicate balance between developing the individual and the community? Join us in this episode as we explore the intricacies of fostering an egalitarian, participatory, and supportive system while n
There are 3 types of school: expert, coach and counsellor. The counsellor approach, more than the other 2, makes students the center of their learning and also authentic participation in the school. In this episode we compare and contrast the
In this episode, we explore the power structure of the counsellor-centered school. In this approach to school organization, every member of the learning community from the principal, to staff, to students and parents has an equal voice in all
In this episode, we embark on a new season dedicated to exploring the innovative Counselor Model of school.Over these episodes, we'll delve deep into the transformative ideas and practices that are reshaping the landscape of education. We inqu
For a while now, one of our ideas has been to take the ideas from the podcast and distil them into a book that could be used for school leadership and other interested parties to gain a deeper understanding of the three types of schools that we
Join Brendan and Rob as they discuss how the progressive counsellor-centred approach to school solves many of the drawbacks of the mainstream coach approach. This includes looking at how a system that emphasises standardised tests and statistic
Today, we're lucky to interview Chris Balme, the head of a project-based school in Hakuba, Japan, and author of "Finding the Magic in Middle School."In the interview, we discuss strategies for increasing student autonomy and democratic decisio
In today's episode, we have a special guest, Miriam Remy, of the FREI DAY project. Miriam's work with the FREI DAY project aligns perfectly with the big ideas of reinventing education.The FREI DAY learning format empowers students to take char
Back in 1971, Ivan Illich wrote the groundbreaking book "Deschooling Society." Illich didn't hold back in criticizing the traditional and mainstream approaches to education that we've all become familiar with. He also presented a clear and pro
In 1971 Ivan Illich wrote "Deschooling Society", a text which was far ahead of its time. He laid out a thorough critique of what we've called traditional and mainstream approaches to education. He also articulated a concrete progressive vision
Nicole Bordelais & Jörg Heinrichs are school leaders at Internationale Deutsche Schule in Brussels Belgium the school where Reinventing Education co-host Rob Macleod has taught for the last 5 years.We have worked closely with Nicole and Jorg
Welcome to Episode 101 of our podcast! Over the past 100 episodes, we've been discussing the three types of school relationships: Expert, Coach, and Counselor. Today, we're excited to introduce a tool that we've built that can help you analyze
In our 100th episode, we summarize our first 99 episodes for you & update some of our terminology. In this episode we provide you with tools to serve your school's development:-discern differences between the 3 types of school (expert, coach
In 1971 Ivan Illich wrote Deschooling Society, a text which was far ahead of its time. Illich laid out a thorough critique of what we've called traditional and mainstream approaches to education. He also articulated a concrete progressive visi
In this episode, we identify how progressive education differs from traditional and mainstream approaches by defining the following aspects:-sociocratic systems of organization-adaptive physical and digital environments-transdisciplinary pra
"School Circles is an independent documentary that explores the practice of democratic schools in the Netherlands. The film shows students, teachers and staff members coming together to dialogue, discuss proposals, mediate conflicts and make de
Why do mainstream, curriculum-centered schools tend to engage with the community surrounding their school less than traditional or progressive schools?In this episode we focus on:-how parent's roles in schools have changed from passionate vol
We do our best to distill down the essence of the differences between traditional, mainstream, and progressive education.The process to get there can be messy. Brendan and Rob working on a 2-week cycle to produce episodes. Week 1 - brainstor
What kinds of events do mainstream schools host & more importantly why?We look at how the following events either serve the curriculum, help celebrate merit, or wow us with something unique:-parent information evenings-celebrations of learni
How can parents best contribute to student learning and the functioning of the school and community? Well, the answer seems to be, to get out of the way in a mainstream school. In this episode, we look at how the role of a parent in a school
How do mainstream schools, that place importance on student success in relation to a curriculum, communicate effectively with parents?We analyze best practices with:- parent-teacher conferences- ongoing weekly or monthly communication- admi
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