Edufuturists Edufuturists #306 Why School Doesn't Work for Every Child with Matt Bromley
In this episode of the podcast, we are delighted to welcome back Matt Bromley, an educational author and advisor, to discuss his latest book, 'Why School Doesn't Work for Every Child.' Matt first joined us in February 2024 with Andy Griffith, the co-author of another, similar book, The Working Classroom, and a friend of Ben's from his formative teaching years.
This conversation explores themes of inclusion, belonging, and equity in education, emphasising the importance of tailored approaches to meet diverse student needs. Matt shares insights from his experiences and the stories of characters Thomas and Tommy to illustrate the impact of privilege on educational outcomes.
The discussion also introduces the ABC model for fostering a culture of inclusion and the significance of community engagement in education.
Chapters
00:00 Introductions
01:31 Revisiting Matt Bromley: Author and Educator
03:27 The Journey of Writing and Education
05:09 Exploring Inclusion and Belonging in Education
07:08 Defining Inclusion and Belonging
11:06 The Importance of Tailored Education
13:25 Understanding Belonging in Schools
17:20 The EDI Framework: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
22:51 The Stories of Thomas and Tommy
30:21 The ABC Model for Inclusion
36:24 Attendance: The Foundation of Engagement
39:15 Behaviours for Learning: Beyond Compliance
42:19 Building Community in Education
45:59 Preview of Upcoming Book: Making the Classroom Work for Every Child
Get 20% off your copy of Matt's new book using code 25ESE1 at Routledge Education
Matt mentioned a self-evaluation tool which you can access, alongside much of his work around equity here
Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.Ben & Steve xChampioning those who are making the future of education a reality.Follow us on XFollow us on LinkedInCheck out all about EdufuturistsWant to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work?Get in touch