Episode 25: Embracing Individuality. A Conversation with Todd Rose.

On Episode 25 of The KindlED Podcast, Kaity and Adriane chat with Todd Rose, co-founder and CEO of Populace. They delve into the myth of the "average person" and the power of personalized learning.

This episode also explores:
🔥 the evolution of the "average" concept in education;
🔥 the challenges posed by conventional teaching methods;
🔥 insights into Benjamin Bloom's work on mastery learning and its impact on academic growth;
🔥 strategies for teaching self-determination and the critical role of parents in this process;
🔥 and so much more!

ABOUT THE GUEST:
Todd Rose is the Co-Founder and CEO of Populace. Previously, he was a professor at Harvard, where he founded the Laboratory for the Science of Individuality and served as the director of the Mind, Brain, and Education program. Todd is the author of three best-selling books, Collective Illusions, Dark Horse, and The End of Average. He earned his Bachelors from Weber State University and his Masters and Doctorate from Harvard.

🔗 RELEVANT LINKS 🔗
🌐 Populace - https://populace.org/
📚 Collective Illusions - https://www.amazon.com/Collective-Illusions-Conformity-Complicity-Decisions/dp/0306925680
📚 The End of Average - https://www.amazon.com/End-Average-Unlocking-Potential-Embracing/dp/0062358375/ref=monarch_sidesheet
📚 Dark Horse - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Horse-Achieving-Success-Fulfillment/dp/0063000245/ref=monarch_sidesheet

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