

109 - Bonus: Building Educational Frameworks — with Christine Looser
Nov 27, 2020
Christine Looser, a cognitive neuroscience expert and head of the business college at Minerva Schools, dives into groundbreaking educational methods. She discusses the importance of critical thinking and student engagement, contrasting traditional lecturing with active learning techniques. Looser explores innovative frameworks for virtual education, fostering connections among students, and emphasizes teaching methods that prioritize autonomy. The conversation highlights effective decision-making, curriculum complexity, and the shift towards interactive learning, making education more dynamic and impactful.
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Diverse Educational Backgrounds
- Chris Do contrasts public school, art school, and Harkness method experiences.
- He seeks alternative education models, intrigued by Minerva's unique approach.
Suggested Listening Order
- Listen to Ayo Seligman's episode first for Minerva's context.
- If you enjoy pedagogy or cognitive neuroscience, this episode goes deep.
Back to Basics Pedagogy
- Minerva Schools applies established pedagogical research, not inventing new methods.
- They emphasize critical thinking and student engagement for better learning.