91. Raising “Solutionaries” by Teaching Skills Instead of Facts with Zoe Weil and Steve Cochtrane

The biggest challenge for educators is that we need to acknowledge multiple ways of learning, and we need to lean into a new way of teaching that focuses on high level thinking and strategic thinking. That is Zoe and Steve’s mission.   In today’s episode, we have Zoe Weil and Steve Cochrane of the Institute of Humane Education to show us how they are helping students find joy and purpose. They look at problems in a different way—by being “solutionaries” that identify unjust and unsustainable systems. They will talk about how school curricula should not be boxed in facts and memorization, but also should provide experiences that allow children to develop their unique selves. With that, let’s jump right in and see how to educate the humane way!   [00:09 - 10:22] Opening Segment I introduce Zoe and Steve to the show Zoey's 2011 Ted talk, "Creating Solutionaries" What is a “solutionary”? Someone who can identify unjust and unsustainable systems   [10:23 - 28:09] The Solutionary Steve talks about how and why he collaborated with Zoe Deepening the curriculum through solutionaries Focusing on the systemic connections Developing ethical analysis for children Zoe talks about her book, “The World Becomes what we Teach”   [28:10 - 42:57] Graduating Happy Children through Critical Thinking There is a place on the internet created to bring out our best impulses and our collective genius. Visit Goodness Exchange and get unlimited access to exclusive news and bonus content! True price and true cost What are the effects of products on yourself, other people, animals, and environment? The t-shirt example The true cost allows students to question the systems  How these can be integrated into a variety of curricula  The negative effects of some products environmentally, and socially Free resources at the links below Everyone can be a “solutionary” educator   [42:58 - 51:30] A “Solutionary” Soluti