The Importance of Personalized Learning and Mastery-Based Education

Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, discusses the importance of personalized learning and mastery-based education. Khan highlights the need to move away from a one-size-fits-all approach in education and emphasizes the power of technology in offering customized learning experiences. He shares his early experiences as a tutor and how individual support can help students fill in knowledge gaps and build strong foundations. Khan also introduces Khan MIGO, an AI-powered tool that acts as a teaching assistant and tutor, providing personalized support to students and freeing up teachers' time for more interactive and engaging classroom activities. The goal is to create student-centered education, focus on mastery of concepts, and foster a love for learning.