078 – S3 E15 – “We need to get away from delivering education, to staging experiences.” - Bernd

homeroom is an international podcast bridging the education gap between the classroom and the living room by starting conversations impacting the next generation. In this episode, I speak with Bernd, an educator and author—about the rich inner world he possessed ever since he could remember, and how his interests in the arts carved his path towards a career that integrates theater, communication, and education. We talk about the elements of our education systems that need to be reformed, particularly regarding who we put on stage—hint, it’s not the teachers. Bernd tells us about his DREAM framework which he talks about in his book, The Immersive Theatre of Learning: Learning Experiences are Rehearsals for Life which shows us how to create environments that center learners. Check out our conversation, join our ongoing discourse on social media, and subscribe for more. https://www.instagram.com/homeroomed You can also find a computer-generated transcript of our episode at https://www.homeroomed.com — Bernd Gibson is a Learning Experience Designer and Facilitator and the author of The Immersive Theatre of Learning. In his work he helps organisations, groups and individuals adapt to new cultural environments and to change. He facilitates seminars to foster a culture of innovation and to develop personal and team leadership. Currently based in France, Bernd has worked with learners from all over the world. He also works in higher education, namely at IESEG School of Management in Paris and Lille, as an adjunct professor for Cultural Diversity. Bernd is influenced by research and practices in the fields of theatre, immersive experiences and emotional learning. He is a proud member of the World Experience Organisation, a Pine&Gilmore Certified Experience Economy Expert and a NeuroHeart Education Coach. Outside his regular work in the Learning & Development field, he also designs and stages Immersive Learning Experiences such as retreats and learning games. — Rée is a visual storyteller and educator exploring the consequences that mass education has on creativity, identity, and interpersonal connection. https://www.instagram.com/theinterdisciplinarian