All Time High Luiz Mello and Education through Relationships
Dec 23, 2021
Luiz Mello, an educational leader and science teacher at international schools, shares insights on the evolving landscape of education. He emphasizes the need for relationships and empathy, arguing that focusing on people rather than tasks can foster better learning environments. Luiz reflects on his experiences in places like Egypt post-Arab Spring, discussing the balance between managing technology and nurturing genuine connections. He also highlights the role of social media in education, promoting collaboration and critical thinking amidst the challenges of information overload.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Teaching Journey Across Continents
- Luiz Mello describes living and teaching across Brazil, Serbia, Egypt, China, and Cambodia over two-to-four year stints.
- He credits curiosity and the people he met for making those moves rewarding.
Empathy Reveals Hidden Barriers
- Schools are an ancient machine that repeat old habits unless people push for change.
- Universal design in schools reframes student 'problems' as barriers we can remove with empathy.
Social Media Reduces Natural Connection
- Social media short-circuits boredom and reduces opportunities for spontaneous social connection.
- This undermines students' development of empathy and relationship-building skills they need later.
