Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps “Reimagining Schooling” with Finnish education icon Prof. Pasi Sahlberg
Apr 21, 2025
Join Pasi Sahlberg, a Finnish education expert and professor at the University of Melbourne, as he challenges conventional schooling norms. He advocates for learning through play and emphasizes the importance of allowing children to explore their passions rather than conforming to rigid standards. The conversation dives into the role of AI in transforming education, critiques standardized testing, and highlights the need for a more individualized, engaging approach to learning that prioritizes well-being and creativity.
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Autonomy Impacts Child Well-Being
- Children's mental health declines with reduced autonomy and independent mobility.
- Overprotection in schools limits space where kids can move freely, negatively affecting them.
Free Play Boosts Learning
- Give kids 15 minutes of free outdoor play every hour at school.
- This breaks up formal learning and boosts understanding and well-being.
Work With AI as Collaborator
- Teach students to collaborate with AI as a partner, not just use it as a tool.
- Emphasize ethical use and clearly credit AI contributions in work.
