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The Infinite Learners Podcast
#92 Bourdieu in Schools w/ Dr Alexander Gardener-McTaggart
May 20, 2024
Dr. Alexander Gardener-McTaggart simplifies Pierre Bourdieu's concepts for educators, discussing habitus, field, and distinction. They delve into relationships, power dynamics in schools, military vs. sailing training experiences, keys to collaboration, and dinner guests like Karl Marx, Jesus, and Frida Kahlo.
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- Recognizing and applying Bourdieu's concepts of habitus, field, and distinction in education
- Understanding the importance of leadership dynamics and strategic vision in school organizations
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Teaching Experience and Academic Journey
Dr. Alexander Gardner-Mattager shares his journey into teaching starting in 1995 after various career paths. Teaching diverse groups like waiters and cooks in Austria sparked his passion, leading to academic aspirations despite financial constraints. His determination led to pursuing a Master's and PhD while teaching internationally, emphasizing the challenges faced in obtaining British qualifications.
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