“Reimagining Schooling” with Finnish education icon Prof. Pasi Sahlberg
Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps
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Rethinking the School Day: Balancing Learning and Play
This chapter examines the structure and duration of the school day, focusing on how current educational practices in countries like Australia and Finland impact children's learning. The speakers argue for a reevaluation of instructional time to include more play and less rigid instruction, considering children's attention spans and the role of technology in learning. They highlight the need for a shift towards more engaging, exploratory methods that balance foundational skills with modern educational demands.
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