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Episode 38: 5 Years Later: Revisiting 10 Reflections on Change in Education

Katie Martin
Learner-Centered Mindsets and Beliefs

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Episode Summary:

In this solo episode, Katie Martin, host of the Learner-Centered Collaborative Podcast, reflects on her “10 Reflections on Change in Education” from 2019. Revisiting these themes, Katie shares what remains relevant and what has evolved through her experiences working with educators, learners, and systems over the years.

Katie emphasizes the need for systemic shifts rather than incremental additions to outdated models and highlights the widening achievement gaps exacerbated by the pandemic. She champions the importance of people over programs, the value of learner feedback, and the necessity of celebrating successes and shared goals.

Key topics covered include:

  • 🌟 The critical role of educators and relationships in driving meaningful change.
  • 🔄 Using emerging technologies, like AI, to transform, not replicate, traditional models.
  • 👩‍🎓 Designing education systems that honor diverse paths to success.
  • 🤝 Building collaborative communities to collectively address challenges.
  • 🧗 Overcoming the fear of failure to innovate and adapt.
  • 🎯 Creating authentic, impactful learning experiences that matter to learners.

Related Resources:

  • Blog: Education is Everyone’s Business: Bridging the Gap Between School and Learning for Success in Life
    This blog explores why education should focus on preparing students for success in the real world, not just academic standards. Collaboration between schools and industry partners is essential to equip students with critical skills for future careers. A holistic approach to education is needed to support the whole child, addressing academic and social-emotional needs.
  • Course: Learner-Centered Foundations for Educators
    An introduction to learner-centered education, this course explores the evolving role of the educator and the mindsets and beliefs they need to create a learner-centered environment. It explores what a learner-centered environment looks like and how to take your next step in implementing more authentic, personalized, competency-based and inclusive & equitable practices into learning experiences.
  • Tool: Identify Your Learner-Centered Priorities
    Which elements of learner-centered experiences will you prioritize now? With your community, explore the elements of learner-centered experiences: Personalized, Authentic, Competency-based, and Inclusive & Equitable. The key to managing change is to use what you know about your community and its appetite for change to make decisions about what to do first, next, and later.

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