Welcome back to another school year and the start of a new episode of ShiftED podcast. On episode 31, I welcomed Lee Crockett for insight into starting off a new school year. We delved into various topics related to education and personal growth, exploring the importance of mindfulness and its connection to effective teaching. Lee shares his personal journey and the cultural emphasis on mindfulness in Japan, contrasting it with the challenges faced in Western education. Our conversation then shifts towards the concept of impermanence and its role in fostering a more adaptable and enjoyable work environment. Highlighting the need for a learner centered approach, we discussed the six aspects of excellence in learning, which Lee highlights in this free handout for educators. Finally, I asked Lee about the potential of AI in education, while acknowledging the irreplaceable role of human connection in the classroom. The episode concludes with Lee emphasizing the importance of teachers in the lives of our students, with relationships being a golden key along all learning journeys.
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“At last, a book that bridges the gap between the realization that education must change and the real work of transforming it.”
Kathleen Baker-Brown Assistant principal, Parap Primary School
