Ep 8. Lessons from around the world with Lucy Crehan

In this episode math professor, Anna Stokke, interviews Lucy Crehan, who is a teacher and an author.  In her book, Cleverlands, she presents her first-hand observations of the education systems in different countries. They discuss teacher qualifications in Finland and Singapore, teacher professional development in Japan and math lessons in Shanghai. They cover some commonalities in high-performing countries, such as the use of high-quality textbooks, and the role of practice and memorization in East Asian countries.  The conversation then shifts to cultural differences, some of which may impact educational outcomes. If you are curious about education systems in different parts of the world, you won’t want to miss this episode!  EPISODE TRANSCRIPT https://www.annastokke.com/ep-8-transcript EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.annastokke.com/ep-8-resources MUSIC Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it Podington Bear – Lakeside Path Blue Dot Sessions – Tall Harvey, Hundred Mile Lexin Music - Upbeat Documentary OYStudio – Light Comedy Website: www.annastokke.com Twitter: @rastokke