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Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well respected thought leaders engaging in authentic, insightful conversation for the benefit of the listener. The host, Chris Stemp, and his co-host/producer Jon Rojas, utilize their insatiable curiosity and relatable charm to provoke their guests into giving the interview of a lifetime. Every single guest has achieved a high level of recognition within their arena and in doing so has collected a wealth o ...
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In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, host Rebecca Midles sits down with Aylon Samouha, the CEO of Transcend and a visionary in education reform. They delve into the concept of The Third Way, an approach that blends community insights with proven educational practices to create lasting change in schools. Aylon shares his insights from years of experience in the field, discussing the limitations of traditional top-down reforms and the challenges faced by grassroots efforts. Together, they explore the importance of truly listening to students and communities to design learning environments that meet today's needs. The conversation is a thoughtful journey through the complexities and possibilities of transforming education, emphasizing the power of student-centered learning and community-based design.
Outline
- (00:00) Introduction to the Podcast
- (02:19) The Need for a New Educational Design
- (06:04) Historical Resistance to Change in Education
- (10:01) Impact of the Pandemic on Education
- (11:41) The Importance of Student Experience
- (14:31) Listening to Students: Challenges and Benefits
- (18:16) Surprises in Community-Based Design
- (21:47) Hopes for the Future of Education
- (24:20) Parallels Between Jazz and Education Design
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