Developing Free Thinkers

In this episode of The Educational DilEmma, the first of the second series, Emma and guests discuss what it means to be a free thinker. Why is free thinking an important skill to nurture and what are the benefits of free thinking? We delve into how schools and parents can encourage this skill, and whether or not ‘thinking’ can be taught. If you'd like to hear more about what I get up to, please follow me on Instagram @head_in_heels Or if you want to learn more about the Dragon School, our Instagram account is @dragonschooloxford And if you've got any ideas or dilemmas you'd like us to discuss, please do email us at [email protected] Host - Emma Goldsmith, Head of the Dragon School Kath Harvey – Deputy Head Pastoral Will Dickson – Deputy Head Academic Producer and Co-Ordinator - Jess Forde Co-Ordinator – Sheena Lawrence & Imelia Taylor Technical Producer - Seb Engert Assistant Technical Producer - Ali Orr Cover Artwork - Dan Forde @ Pier Studio

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