Dennis Shirley on change, wellbeing and engagement in education

Deborah Netolicky talks with Professor Dennis Shirley about educational change, wellbeing, student engagement, and teaching. During the episode, Dennis shares an impromptu poetry recitation, mindful moments, and deep reflections on his own practice. He is Gabelli Faculty Fellow and Professor of Education at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College, and also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in London, and a Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow of the Bosch Foundation in Berlin. Dennis has conducted research and led professional development for teachers, principals, and affiliated staff in 30 nations in 6 continents. His prolific work has been translated into numerous languages. His books include 'The New Imperatives of Educational Change', 'The Mindful Teacher', 'The Fourth Way', ‘Five Paths of Student Engagement’, and ‘Well-being Schools'. Join the conversation on social media. Dennis: @dennisshirley on Twitter and @dennis_shirley on Instagram. Deb: @debsnet on Twitter and @theeeduflaneuse on Instagram. The Edu Salon: @theedusalon on Twitter and Instagram. Want to know more? - Dennis’s publications: https://dennisshirley.com/publications/