Chalk & Talk Ep 18. Education myth-busting with Daisy Christodoulou
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Oct 13, 2023 Join Anna Stokke in a conversation with Daisy Christodoulou as they debunk education myths including the importance of content knowledge and the role of exams. They discuss the practice of ungrading and the acquisition of knowledge. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in education!
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Facts Build Conceptual Understanding
- Conceptual understanding depends on knowing basic facts; they are not in opposition.
- Facts are like ingredients needed to bake the cake of understanding.
Shakespeare Facts Enable Deep Discussion
- Daisy taught Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream emphasizing character names and relationships.
- That groundwork enabled deeper discussions, showing why memorizing 'mundane' facts matters.
Basics Underpin Advanced Skills
- Advanced problem solving skills rely on fluency with basic math facts, not bypassing them.
- You cannot outsource fundamental knowledge to technology like calculators or AI.