Episode 8: Connecting Student Learning to Real World Problem Solving

Podcast Speakers Host- Coral Zayas Author of Teaching K-5 Science Connect with Coral on LinkedIn and Instagram Guest Name Yaritza Villalba Website: McKenzie's Adventures | Discover. Innovate. Empower. Join Us! LinkedIn: Yaritza Villalba | LinkedIn STEM for Change Instagram: STEM FOR CHANGE (@stem_for_change) content type Interview primary goal Educational summary In this episode, Coral Zayas interviews Yaritza Villalba about her journey into global education, the integration of project-based learning with real-world issues, and how educators can connect local and global experiences to enhance student engagement. They explore strategies for culturally responsive teaching, leveraging technology, and fostering international collaborations to prepare students for a sustainable future. keywords Global Education, Project-Based Learning, UN Sustainable Development Goals, EdTech, Culturally Responsive Teaching, STEM, International Collaboration, Student Engagement, Sustainable Development, Education Innovation key topics Yaritza Villalba's personal journey and global education advocacy Using UN Sustainable Development Goals to frame student projects Strategies for culturally responsive and inclusive teaching Leveraging EdTech like Flipgrid to connect classrooms worldwide Practical tips for integrating global issues into local curricula sound bites "Education was my key to success." "Know your students' interests and experiences." "Move from standardized to exploratory grading." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Book 01:08 Connecting Learning to Real-World Problem Solving 02:02 Guest Introduction: Yaritza Villalba 02:45 Yaritza's Journey into Global Education 06:31 Balancing Roles in Education 10:36 Global Education and Local Connections 16:52 Misconceptions in Project-Based Learning resources McKenzie's Adventures Website - https://www.mckenziesadventures.com/ UN Sustainable Development Goals - globalgoals.org