Ep 18. Education myth-busting with Daisy Christodoulou

Join math professor, Anna Stokke, in conversation with Daisy Christodoulou.  Daisy is a teacher, an author and the Director of Education at No More Marking. They begin by discussing the myth that facts prevent understanding and the importance of content knowledge, with a side discussion on why it is important to memorize math facts.  They discuss why basic knowledge cannot just be outsourced to computers.  They talk about some common myths about exams and whether exams help students learn. Anna asks Daisy for her thoughts on a practice called ungrading. They talk about how to acquire knowledge and myths surrounding so-called 21st century skills. This episode is a must-listen for  anyone who is interested in education! EPISODE TRANSCRIPT https://www.annastokke.com/ep-18-transcript EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.annastokke.com/ep-18-resources MUSIC Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it Podington Bear – Squirrel Commotion, Prolifereate Blue Dot Sessions:  Tarte Tatin, Cases to Rest, No Squirrel Commotion, Partly Sage OY Studio – Light Comedy   Website: www.annastokke.com X: @rastokke Threads: @rastokke37 Bluesky: @rastokke.bsky.social