Learning Unboxed with Dr. Annalies Corbin: Transforming How We Learn and Teach

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We’re reimagining the future of education in this episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast with Dr. Annalies Corbin, the chief goddess of the PAST Foundation. Dr. Annalies helps us discover how to bridge the gap between learning and real-world skills while empowering educators and fostering a community of lifelong learners.

Summary:

Drawing from her rich background in anthropology and archaeology, Dr. Annalies addresses the pressing need for an educational overhaul, highlighting the systemic issues that keep students from acquiring essential skills for higher education and the workforce. Her book, Hacking School: Five Strategies to Link Learning to Life, offers a fresh perspective on integrating real-world applications into education, providing listeners with a blueprint to bridge the gap between learning and life.

Empowering educators is key to unlocking student success. This episode explores how teachers can transition from being mere content experts to facilitators of learning, fostering a more rewarding and playful teaching experience. Through co-designing educational experiences with students and emphasizing project-based, hands-on learning, educators can cultivate culturally responsive and meaningful educational environments. We wrap up with a celebration of young learners' creativity, showcasing inspiring projects that highlight the importance of nurturing an environment where students can dream big and face challenges enthusiastically.

Chapters:

(00:02) - Revolutionizing Education for the Future

(10:49) - Transforming Education for the Future

(18:33) - Empowering Educators for Student Success

(25:43) - Inspiring Hope in Young Learners

Resources:

• To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.org
• Read: Hacking School: Five Strategies to Link Learning to Life
• Listen to the Learning Unboxed podcast
• Listen to Dr. Diane and Dr. Annalies talk about the importance of learning and leading through play on Episode 275 of Learning Unboxed
• Connect with Dr. Annalies Corbin on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

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