Reinventing Education

Ep 111 Meaningful Membership

How can a counselor-centered school strike the delicate balance between developing the individual and the community? Join us in this episode as we explore the intricacies of fostering an egalitarian, participatory, and supportive system while navigating challenges like the tragedy of the commons and toxic decision making. Discover real-world examples and practical strategies for cultivating a collaborative culture that encourages growth while addressing potential vulnerabilities.

We hope you find this discussion interesting and inspirational. If you are interested in establishing which of the the three of school contexts you are currently in and how to support positive growth, please take our 2 minute survey which can be found here.

EP 110 A Counsellor Perspective on Childhood & Participation in School

There are 3 types of school: expert, coach and counsellor. 

The counsellor approach, more than the other 2, makes students the center of their learning and also authentic participation in the school. In this episode we compare and contrast the views of all 3 types regarding what childhood means for students now and later in life. 
To find out which type of school you are in now, take our free 2 minute survey found here. 

EP 109 Consent Based Decision Making In Schools

In this episode, we explore the power structure of the counsellor-centered school. 
In this approach to school organization, every member of the learning community from the principal, to staff, to students and parents has an equal voice in all matters that concern the school. Gone is the hierarchy and roles of previous approaches to school. 

To find out if your school is more expert, coach or counsellor take our free two minute survey found here. 

Ep 108 : Introducing The Counselor Model of School

In this episode, we embark on a new season dedicated to exploring the innovative Counselor Model of school.

Over these episodes, we'll delve deep into the transformative ideas and practices that are reshaping the landscape of education. We inquire into how the Counselor Model addresses the diverse needs of students, fosters holistic well-being, and promotes an inclusive and empowering educational environment. We'll explore the principles, challenges, and successes of this cutting-edge model that places students at the center of their learning journey.

We hope you find this discussion interesting and inspirational. If you are interested in establishing which of the the three of school contexts you are currently in and how to support positive growth, please take our 2 minute survey which can be found here.

EP 107 : Reinventing Education - The Book!

For a while now, one of our ideas has been to take the ideas from the podcast and distil them into a book that could be used for school leadership and other interested parties to gain a deeper understanding of the three types of schools that we focus on in our podcast and the ways that they can inform school-wide development. 

Rob has recently begun that process and so we took the opportunity to dig into how the book is coming along, its overall aims and how it could provide a step towards a conception of school that really aligns cultures and practices.

We hope you find this discussion interesting and inspirational. If you are interested in establishing which of the the three of school contexts you are currently in and how to support positive growth, please take our 2 minute survey which can be found here.

 

EP 106 :How a Counsellor Centered Progressive Approach to School Can Solve the Problems of Unhealthy Mainstream Approach

Join Brendan and Rob as they discuss how the progressive counsellor-centred approach to school solves many of the drawbacks of the mainstream coach approach. This includes looking at how a system that emphasises standardised tests and statistics over well-being and personal development can lead to frustration and a hunt for new ways.

And, as always, we hope you find this discussion interesting and inspirational. In terms of our 3 types of school model, If you are interested in establishing what kind of school context you are currently in and how to move forward, please take our 2 minute survey which can be found by clicking here.

EP 105 : Chris Balme - Student Autonomy and the Promises or Pitfalls of Artificial Intellegence

Today, we're lucky to interview Chris Balme, the head of a project-based school in Hakuba, Japan, and author of "Finding the Magic in Middle School."

In the interview, we discuss strategies for increasing student autonomy and democratic decision-making principles, as well as the need for adults in the learning community to shift from being instructors to facilitators.

We also explore the importance of moving from coercion to consent in driving learning, delve into why learning experiences should be authentic, and ruminate on how Chat GPT and AI may transform the future of education.

Here is Chris's website, where you can find links to buy his book and writings on all of the things we cover in today's episode.

And, as always, we hope you find this discussion interesting and inspirational. In terms of our 3 types of school model, If you are interested in establishing what kind of school context you are currently in and how to move forward, please take our 2 minute survey which can be found by clicking here.

 

EP 104 : Embracing Student Empowerment with the FREI DAY project

In today's episode, we have a special guest, Miriam Remy, of the FREI DAY project. Miriam's work with the FREI DAY project aligns perfectly with the big ideas of reinventing education.

The FREI DAY learning format empowers students to take charge of their learning, become active participants in their communities, and develop the essential skills needed for the future. 

Through our conversation with Miriam, we will delve into the core principles of FREI DAY, its impact on students' growth and development, and the vision for implementation in schools around the world.

We hope you find this discussion interesting and inspirational. In terms of our 3 types of school model, If you are interested in establishing what kind of school context you are currently in and how to move forward, please take our 2 minute survey which can be found by clicking here.

EP103 Deschooling Society by Ivan Illich book review pt2

Back in 1971, Ivan Illich wrote the groundbreaking book "Deschooling Society." 

Illich didn't hold back in criticizing the traditional and mainstream approaches to education that we've all become familiar with. He also presented a clear and progressive vision for the future, which still holds weight even after five decades.

Join us for part 2 of our book review, where we dive into Illich's ideas for a post-school society. His proposals of skill exchanges, peer networks, and resource sharing, align pretty well with the systems we have available today in 2023. And so we're left wondering why our current reality doesn't match Illich's vision.

We hope you find this discussion interesting and perhaps it inspires some ideas for how the 3 types of school model in your school’s context. If you are interested in establishing what kind of school context you are currently in, please take our 2 minute survey which can be found by clicking here.

EP102 iDSB - Applying the 3 Types Of School Model - Case Study

Nicole Bordelais & Jörg Heinrichs are school leaders at Internationale Deutsche Schule in Brussels Belgium the school where Reinventing Education co-host Rob Macleod has taught for the last 5 years.

 

We have worked closely with Nicole and Jorg over the last few years using the 3 Types Of School model to guide school development. We wanted the opportunity to reflect on the work we have done together including the practicalities of how the concept of the 3 types of school was introduced to the school community, pros and cons as well as next steps.  

 

We hope you find this discussion interesting and perhaps it inspires some ideas for how the 3 types of school model in your school’s context. If you are interested in establishing what kind of school context you are currently in, please take our 2 minute survey which can be found by clicking here.