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Welcome to Innovating Education with Dr. Riley Williams, the podcast where we explore the future of education through insightful conversations with administrators, policymakers, and educators. Each episode dives into pressing issues in education reform, upcoming policy changes, and innovative ideas from those shaping the system. Our focus is solution-driven, fostering a positive space for collaborative dialogue that inspires actionable change. Whether you’re a decision-maker, teacher, or simply passionate about education, this podcast offers fresh perspectives and practical insights to help build a brighter future for learners everywhere. Join us as we uncover groundbreaking approaches to teaching, learning, and leading in education.
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Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
In this episode of Innovating Education, Dr. Riley Williams sits down with Rob McLeod, an international educator and school leader, to explore his groundbreaking "Three Types of Schools" model—Expert, Coach, and Counselor. They discuss how each framework shapes school structures, teacher roles, and student learning experiences, offering fresh perspectives on educational reform and innovation.
🔎 What You'll Learn:
✔️ How Expert, Coach, and Counselor schools impact student engagement and learning outcomes
✔️ Strategies for reducing teacher burnout through intentional school design
✔️ Insights from the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and other educational models
✔️ How democratic education principles align with these frameworks, featuring insights from the School Circles Documentary
✔️ The role of self-directed learning, inspired by Deschooling Society by Ivan Illich
💡 Want more thought-provoking discussions on education? Check out Rob McLeod’s podcast: Reinventing Education
🎧 Tune in now to explore bold ideas that could redefine the future of education!
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