Creative problem solving: Developing solutionary thinkers

May 06, 2021 00:45:45
Creative problem solving: Developing solutionary thinkers
Ethical Schools
Creative problem solving: Developing solutionary thinkers

May 06 2021 | 00:45:45

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Show Notes

We welcome back Zoe Weil, of the Institute for Humane Education, along with Laura Trongard, Oceanside (NY) High School teacher to discuss how teachers are implementing IHE’s Solutionary program.  Laura describes how students adopt habits of solutionary thinking in their schoolwork and their lives. Zoe talks about IHE’s new micro-credential program, an online course that prepares teachers to use the solutionary framework. The new edition of Zoe’s book, “The World Becomes What We Teach,” with new content on pandemics and racial tensions, will be released in June.

Overview

00:00-00:44 Intros

00:44-03:52 IHE’s  Solutionary graduate programs

03:52-06:14 Implementing the Solutionary program districtwide in Oceanside NY

06:14-08:16 Looking at root causes and solutions

08:16-09:28 Cross-discipline and cross-age teacher and student collaborations

09:28-15:37 “Responsibility”

15:37-17:17 Student research and investigation

17:17-30:39 Addressing controversial topics, conflicting interests, power dynamics

30-39-32:36 Impact on students

32:36-34:18 Micro-credential program

34:18-36:13 Resources for after-school and community settings

36:13-40:16 “The World Becomes What We Teach”—new edition

40:16-44:03 “A better world is possible.”

44:03-45:45 Outro

Transcription

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References

Credits

Soundtrack by Poddington Bear

Photo from Oceanside School District’s Twitter

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