Join Jenny Anderson, an award-winning journalist and author, along with Rebecca Winthrop, a renowned education authority, as they tackle the pressing issue of teen disengagement. They discuss their new book, which offers actionable strategies for parents and educators. Key topics include the disconnect between educational experiences and reality, the transformative power of student agency, and the vital role of parental support. Together, they advocate for educational reform to better prepare youths for the future.
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COVID's Impact on Engagement
Rebecca Winthrop's sons reacted differently to the changes brought on by COVID-19 and pass-fail grading.
One became demotivated, while the other, previously struggling, thrived in the independent learning environment.
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The Disengagement Chasm
Student disengagement is worsening due to a growing gap between school and real-world needs.
Students feel unprepared for a rapidly changing world, leading to apathy and overwhelm.
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Technology's Double-Edged Sword
Technology exposes students to real-world complexities, making school seem less relevant.
This constant exposure fuels their disengagement and questions the purpose of traditional learning.
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Visible Learning by John Hattie is based on the largest-ever collection of evidence-based research into what actually works in schools to improve learning. The book synthesizes the results of more than 15 years of research, involving over 800 meta-analyses of 50,000 articles and data from about 240 million students. It highlights the importance of making student learning and teaching visible, focusing on the impact of teaching strategies on student outcomes rather than just the transmission of knowledge. The book provides practical guidance for teachers, school leaders, and policymakers on how to apply the principles of visible learning to maximize student achievement[3][4][5].
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This episode is a fantastic conversation with 2 brilliant women who have been whipping up a storm this week with the release of their amazing new book The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better! Dr Rebecca Winthrop and Jenny Anderson chat with me about the disengagement crisis facing our young people and what we, as parents and educators, can do about it. Jenny Anderson is an author and an award-winning journalist who spent over a decade at The New York Times before pioneering coverage on the science of learning at Quartz. She contributes to TIME, The New York Times and The Atlantic, among other publications. Rebecca Winthrop is a leading global authority on education. She is the director of the Center for Universal Education at Brookings, where she conducts studies on how to better support children’s learning, and is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University.
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