Pioneering learning through eduScrum : Willy Wijnands

Mar 28, 2024

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Willy is a true educational disrupter, who's taken Scrum and agile into classrooms all over the world and created an awesome impact for students.

During this chat on the Delivery Space, you'll hear how a BBQ, an inspiring conversation and some notes on an A4 sheet of paper was the catalyst for eduScrum.

eduScrum takes the concepts behind scrum and applies them to any subject for students from as young as 4 years old.

🔍 Why You Should Listen

Whether you're deeply involved in education, passionate about agile, or curious about how simple concepts can lead to significant impacts, this episode is packed with insights.

We Discuss:

👉🏿A Focus on the Human Element - Willy brings to light the essence of eduScrum, which is about academic outcomes but fostering personal and team growth. Students gain a deeper understanding of themselves, learn the value of teamwork, and unlock their full potential, beyond traditional education.

👉🏼Impactful Learning for All Ages - eduScrum isn't confined to older students; it’s a flexible approach that enriches learning for children as young as four to university level, across all subjects.

👉Transforming the Educational Space: Willy's dedication is redefining teaching and also also empowering students and educators alike to embrace agility and continuous improvement in their learning journeys.

🌟 Willy Wijnands, is creator & founder of eduScrum® and has been a chemistry teacher since 1976 at Ashram College, a Highschool in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands until January 2021.

He is co-founder of the global initiative Agile in Education. He uses eduScrum® and the agile mindset with students and trainers worldwide in all his classes and projects, no matter the subject.

An important basis for his thinking and acting has been created in his years of involvement in Aikido, Chi Kung and Shiatsu. He has written and and contributed to several books on agility and eduScrum; eduScrum guide, Scrum in Actie, ‘Agile and Lean Concepts for Teaching and Learning’, and ‘Industry Practices, Processes and Techniques in Education’ by Springer Books.

Willy is on a mission to build a bridge between the educational system and market requirements, and believes that we can empower each other by collaborating. Together they create projects and products that contribute to a bright new world and develop students into lifelong learners and leaders of tomorrow.

Ever since 2011, he has trained more than 3000 teachers in more than 50 countries, online and on location, with eduScrum®, together with eduScrum® trainers and they have worked with more than 2500 students.

Now, he works together, every month, with teachers and students in the eduScrum community of practice with more than 400 active members and the numbers are on the rise.