Getting Smart Podcast How Can Relational Intelligence Transform Education in Our Tech Based World? | Isabelle Hau
Apr 9, 2025
Isabelle Hau, Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning and author of Love to Learn, discusses the transformative power of relational intelligence in education. She emphasizes the shift from traditional metrics like GPA to focusing on emotional connections and social-emotional learning. Hau addresses the growing 'relational crisis' influenced by technology, urging awareness of 'technoference.' She highlights micro schools as innovative solutions that foster personalized learning and community engagement, enhancing the overall educational experience.
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Relational Deterioration
- Relational deterioration is a societal issue, not just a pandemic-related one.
- Even before COVID, a significant percentage of mothers lacked strong emotional connections with their babies.
Importance of RQ
- Relational intelligence (RQ) is crucial in the age of AI.
- Future work success depends on collaboration and navigating interpersonal dynamics, which AI impacts.
Measuring Relational Health
- Despite the importance of strong relationships in a child's development, schools rarely track them.
- Measurement of relational health needs more focus, although promising measures are emerging in healthcare.