241: Encouraging Student Curiosity Part 2
“Following my curriculum calendar is not as important as nurturing student curiosity.”
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Guests
Jeff Carver
Jeff Carver is an English teacher who has been working in New Orleans charter schools for the last nine years. Before teaching, he spent the good part of a decade working in music and advertising.
Nia DeCoux is a writer, educator, and activist who believes that storytelling and teaching become the same practice when done well.
Summary
How do we strike a balance in education today between the content that needs to be covered and encouraging student voice and choice?
Key Discussions
√ Desired learner outcomes for tested and non-tested courses
√ How student performance against the mission is measured
√ The importance of place-based and project-based learning
√ How kids and parents adapt to the unique New Harmony environment
√ Why Jeff and Nia became teachers, and how their teaching changed over time
√ How to introduce students to the idea of voice and choice
√ How to help teachers experiment with allowing students curiosity
Social media/References
website: www.newharmonyhigh.org
Show Credits
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