In this podcast episode with Guy Claxton, the focus is on transforming education to teach children how to learn effectively. Claxton stresses the significance of cultivating learning dispositions, such as curiosity and critical-mindedness, which can be applied across various subjects and real-life situations. He advocates for inspiring intrinsic motivation in students, encouraging them to see learning as a journey of personal growth and discovery. The episode highlights the need to move away from extrinsic incentives and exam-based approaches, promoting a positive learning culture that embraces challenges and values individual strengths. Ultimately, the goal is to create empowered learners who approach education with enthusiasm and a desire for lifelong learning.

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:02:42) Who is Guy Claxton?

(00:06:00) How going to school should be like going to the gym

(00:13:50) Learning or Performance Culture?

(00:24:08) Beyond buzzwords, growth mindset

(00:31:14) Building independence and resiliency in schools

(00:51:02) The connection between skills and dispositions

(01:03:43) Staying flexible within systems

(01:07:50) How can leaders get started?

(01:27:53) What is Guy’s superpower?

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