The Aster Education Podcast: Recent Episodes
Robert Astwood
Let's face it. Our mainstream education system is failing our students, big time. From lack of access, to tracking, perpetuation of a dominate narrative, and limited curriculum foci, our students are being deprived of a meaningful and relevant educational experience. One solution? Uproot the neoliberal system and found it on humanization. Let's do this.
Today we join Miss Katie, Founder and CEO of Constant Love and Learning. On a mission to help educators and students feel emotionally and spiritually supported, Katie is driven to create a world of critical thinkers and well-rounded individuals. In this episode, we explore why it is important to tap into the organic intelligence of every child. Ready to unlock your inner genius? Tune in!
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Inclusion. In the education world, it's a big buzz word. But what does inclusion look like in practice? Better yet, with the neoliberal school system, the focus on ranking, tracking, and teach to the test models, can schools truly be authentically inclusive for all education stakeholders? Our mics are tuned in, are you ready?
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We all know education is a vital aspect to life. Given its high demand especially in our current time with a global pandemic, we pose the question: should education be free ? Join us as we explore: the implications of free education and who it would be free for. Follow @ aster_education on Instagram for more on life education and school change.
Education and Schooling. They are often used interchangeably, but perhaps this is a misunderstanding.
What if education and schooling aren't one in the same? What if they both are designed to achieve different ends? Join us as we explore what makes these two concepts distinctly unique from each other.
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Is Covid-19 as powerful as people think? We all know a global pandemic was an unprecedented event in our history that claimed many lives. But is what if Covid was made stronger because of fear promotion in the media? Join us for a limited edition episode where Ms. Catherine and I explore the relation of Covid-19 and mental health.
Why don't our schools teach us about unlocking our intuition? Why aren't we instructed on emotional intelligence, success mindset, and financial literacy? if we want to truly provide our children with meaningful, authentic, and whole-child learning experiences, it will be necessary to rethink our curriculum topics and what is valued as worth learning.
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If we expect school to be a valuable investment for our children, then it is also necessary to invest in our teachers. But our current system seems to take teachers for granted with low pay, lack of high-quality training, and unsupportive work environments. Join us as we interview the Founder of Fourth Education Firm, Fred Johnson. You won't wanna miss this!
Book Recommendation: First Day of Teaching by Harry Wong
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School safety is big in our schools. But what if the police presence is causing more harm than good for our children? Join me, Robert Astwood along with Ms. Catherine as we discuss the problem with policing in our schools.
Book Recommendation: Push Out by Monique Morris
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How can learners expect to have equitable access to education? Schools and neighborhoods have been specifically constructed to segregate kids based on race. So how can we strive to cultivate a more equitable future in a system working against equity?
In this episode, you will explore how housing in the United States is used as a systemic vehicle to facilitate injustice in marginalized communities. With this adverse effect, our youth suffer various factors that hinder their ability to learn effectively. Time to break the chains of systemic injustice.
Source: The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
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After exploring the difference between equity and equality, a new question arises. How do we use these nuanced definitions to lead more socially responsible lives? Join Catherine and I as we explore equity and equality: where to go from here.
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Source Referenced: Originals by Adam Grant
We have all heard these terms before. But can we all confidently define them? While often used interchangeably, these two words have a nuanced meaning. In this episode, Catherine and I explore the difference between these two social buzzwords.
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This week Catherine and I will explore practical ways that we as teachers, parents, and students can support a more just society through self reflection and community engagement. In addition, we will also touch on the banning of CRT in schools and what they means for the future of our school system.
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Source: Source: Adrienne D. Dixson & Celia K. Rousseau (2005) And we are still not saved: critical race theory in education ten years later, Race Ethnicity and Education, 8:1, 7-27, DOI: 10.1080/1361332052000340971
Why should CRT be taught in schools? What does the lack of CRT in the curriculum - a tool designed for social justice - say about our education system? This week, we explore why CRT is important in relation to schooling and its role in societal education.
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There seems to be a misconception on the notion and purpose of Critical Race Theory (CRT). But what is CRT? What does it even mean? Who does it serve? Join me as I explore these questions with emerging critical race theory scholar, Catherine from the University of Vermont.
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Source: Adrienne D. Dixson & Celia K. Rousseau (2005) And we are still not saved: critical race theory in education ten years later, Race Ethnicity and Education, 8:1, 7-27, DOI: 10.1080/1361332052000340971
Should education be founded on Nationalism or Humanity? Today we will explore this question and its importance to our children.
The exploration continues! Join me as I speak with Beruryah Bateyahudah, co-discoverer of Organic Intelligence!
What is organic intelligence? How is it identified? And why is it important in regards to schooling? P.S. for the video version, Check out my YouTube Channel Aster Education! Alright, time to party!
How can we claim to learn if we do not first perceive? Let's discuss some fundamentals of learning!
Everyone knows about the concept of love. But how often do we engage in the act of self-love? As students and educators, how can we promote an environment where our values shift from love of ranking and production to love of the human person and altruism? Join me as I interview Assistant Professor at The University of Oklahoma, Shamari Reid, on the idea of Critical Love in education.
Join me as I interview Daniel Friedrich - Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University - on his thoughts of education and its relation to society.
What if there are multiple ways to exist as a learner in the world besides the ones we were exposed to via methods of official schooling? What if rote memory, note taking, and repetition are only a few options at your disposal in comparison to an abundance more?
Teaching. It is a common concept, and commonly misunderstood. Today we will continue to explore teaching and how it affects our daily experience more than we know.
What if teaching isn't exactly as you always perceived it? What exactly does it mean to teach? Today we will seek to unlearn our predetermined idea of teaching and create space for an alternate way to conceive the concept.
What is education? How can we view it? How does it affect our life? Tune in to the conversation as we explore Micro and Macro education.