#13 Making Education Sustainable with Dr. Trevor Soponis ...

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How do we make education sustainable for everyone involved?In this episode, host Seth Fleischauer shares a mic with Dr. Trevor Soponis as they explore the world of student-centered education. They delve into the mindful vs. mindless approaches in this educational philosophy. The discussion navigates the implications of putting students at the center of learning and the potential limitations. Success metrics are pondered, and the role of elders in education, particularly through the lens of storytelling, is examined. Lastly, the episode unravels how professional development supports sustainable teaching practices, bridging the gap between tradition and forward-thinking education, specifically within the context of an international education project that Dr. Soponis and Mr. Fleischauer were in the midst of delivering while recording the episode.In this episode, we will cover:- How to not throw the baby out with the bathwater in education (or whether there is a baby at all) - The role of the teacher/elder and "classic" information in the realm of student-centered learning - A successful week of teacher-centered professional development in Taipei, Taiwan Success Stories mentioned by Dr. Soponis:1. Summit Schools2. Expeditionary Learning3. Big Picture Learning4. Nueva School5. Springhouse Community School6. Digital Promise's League of Innovative SchoolsGuest Links:Dr. Trevor SoponisFounder and Chief Learning Officer of The Sustainable Learning ProjectsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-soponis-phd/Website: https://www.thesustainablelearningprojects.com/Co-Host Links:Seth FleischauerFounder and President of Banyan Global LearningLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-fleischauer/Website: https://banyangloballearning.com/Lauren PintoCofounder of Ambitious Ed, Educational Technology SpecialistLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-s-pinto/Website: https://www.ambitioused.com/Komal ShahSpeaker, Author, & EntrepreneurLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomalWebsite: https://thekomalshah.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education-ebook/dp/B09FNT6B45/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

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