Jeremy Howard's Journey: From Traditional Schools to Homeschooling
Teach Your Kids
Connecting Math to Real-World Problems
In this chapter, they discuss the importance of teaching math in a way that connects to the real world. They explain that the math curriculum being taught is the prequel to problem solving, which has produced US math Olympiad champions. They mention that traditional primary level math focuses on basic calculations and memorizing formulas, which are not practical skills.
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Time Codes:
00:00:00 — Manisha Snoyer introduces the concept of modular learning and its benefits for individual children. Her guest is Jeremy Howard, a passionate advocate for curated education.
00:04:00 — Howard shares his family's experience with the traditional education system and their transition to modular learning during the pandemic.
00:07:37 — Instead of relying solely on adults for teaching, Jeremy discusses the benefits of allowing children to learn from the best resources available online, such as yoga and art videos.
00:13:40 — Jeremy Howard discusses the negative impact that traditional schooling had on his daughter, particularly her growing fear of failure.
00:17:09 — Manisha Snoyer asks Howard about his research into the education system. Howard shares his findings and insights, revealing the gap between educational theory and practice in traditional schools.
00:23:32] Struggles that parents are currently facing? Howard delves into the inadequacies of conventional schooling systems.
00:25:41 — Imagine seven-year-olds learning biochemistry from a Yale professor. Howard explains how age-appropriate teaching doesn't have to be dumbed down.
00:29:25 — Manisha Snoyer highlights the use of Anki, a learning strategy
00:37:21 — Discussing the need for a more integrated approach to education, Howard emphasizes the overlap between subjects like physics, biochemistry, and math.
00:45:00 — Sharing the success of combining one-on-one tutoring with adaptive educational software, Manisha hints at the future of personalized education.
01:02:20 — The conversation turns to the democratization of education. Manisha pushes for the idea that modern technology empowers any parent to teach.
01:15:40 — Manisha stresses the crucial role of nurturing social and emotional skills in kids to ensure they're prepared for lifelong learning.
01:22:44 — Structure in education and corporate life — Manisha and Jeremy explore the pros and cons.
01:24:26 — To wrap things up, Jeremy shares his current intrigue with AI and large language models, discussing his engagement with the open-source community.
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