Episode 15: What should you do if your school sucks?
Mar 1, 2024
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Exploring dysfunctional schools, interviewing tips, and Labour's anti-misogyny plans. From deadlines in schools to evaluating school quality. Also, waistcoats, feedback in interviews, and supporting students with empathy. Light-hearted banter and playful closing remarks.
Labor's plan to address misogyny in schools involves student-led mentorship programs.
The rise in reports of sexism and misogyny in schools underscores the need for intervention.
Questions arise about the effectiveness of student-led initiatives versus broader societal changes.
Deep dives
Increase in Reports of Misogyny and Sexual Harassment
Research by the Haslam Commission Library shows a 400% rise in reports of sexism, misogyny, sexual harassment, and abuse in Offstead reports between 2019 and 2022. Labor plans new roles within school improvement teams to address misogyny, including providing mentorship for senior school boys to coach younger peers on recognizing and preventing misogyny.
Concerns About Labor's Approach
There are concerns about the effectiveness of Labor's plan to tackle misogyny by training older students to mentor younger ones. The complexity of addressing deeply ingrained societal issues through student-led initiatives raises questions about the practical impact of such measures.
Need for Adult Involvement
While student involvement can play a role in addressing misogyny, the importance of adult guidance and intervention in dealing with deep-seated social issues is crucial. The reliance on student-led initiatives may not be sufficient to create meaningful and lasting change.
Challenges in Implementing Effective Solutions
The proposal to address misogyny through student coaching raises questions about the efficacy of such measures in addressing systemic issues. The need for comprehensive strategies involving adult leadership and broader societal changes is essential in combating misogyny.
Critical Evaluation of Labor's Approach
Labor's plan to combat misogyny through student mentorship warrants critical evaluation to assess its potential impact. Addressing deep-rooted social issues requires a multifaceted approach that goes beyond student-led initiatives to achieve meaningful and sustainable change.
In this episode, Adam and Amy discuss dysfunctional schools and how teachers should respond to all the mad things they are supposed to do. They also look at tips for interviewing (both sides of the table) and briefly examine Labour's new anti-misogyny plans.
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