Learning Unboxed 243. Institute for Self Directed Learning with Tyler Thigpen
Sep 9, 2024
Tyler Thigpen, co-founder of The Forest School and the Institute for Self Directed Learning, shares insights on nurturing student-led learning environments. He discusses the significance of mastery-based education and how to measure growth through single point rubrics. The conversation highlights the role of exhibitions in fostering student responsibility and the need for spaces where students can build character and resolve conflicts. Tyler’s innovative approaches are a beacon for those interested in educational reform.
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Tyler's Early Entrepreneurship Story
- Tyler Thigpen started a lawn care business at age 12 to buy his first car at 16.
- He credits his success to the network of support and trust from caring adults around him.
Human-Centered Learning Essence
- True learning environments let kids express feelings, share thoughts, and make plans daily.
- Such spaces nurture human essence often suppressed in traditional schooling.
Power of Learner-Led Exhibitions
- Forest School learners publicly lead exhibitions to demonstrate their learning to parents and community.
- These events build ownership, excitement, and responsibility in students.
