#40 | Students are Losing Opportunities for Productive Struggle - Here’s what you can do (feat. Jerome Hunter, Educator, Equity Consultant, Community Leader)
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I bet there are more ways you can create productive struggle in your classroom, and you haven’t thought of them. And I bet taking in what Jerome has to say about smartphones, dopamine, and struggle will help unlock something in you as an educator.
Jerome is an educational strategist based in Seattle, Washington, who stands at the intersection of education, policy, community engagement, and young men & boys. A TED and NPR-featured educator and community leader, this is Jerome’s third time on the show!
How Jerome works with architects and the community to design schools that promote flexibility and creativity
Why analog tools are making a comeback in schools, and digital tools are being pulled back
How digital technology erases productive struggle and interpersonal skills development
Some new research on how smartphones affect students, and a new article by Jonathan Haidt
(2:30 ) Jerome introduces himself
(6:45 ) Designing school spaces for 21st-century students, and advocating for more analog learning tools
(16:00 ) The disappearance of productive struggle and desired difficulty
(21:30 ) Ashanti and Jerome share their masks/teacher personas, and some thoughts on inclusive masculinity and bravery
(34:30 ) Jerome’s thoughts on how to start the school year
(38:30 ) Jonathan Haidt and student preferences
(40:00 ) Student microcognitions and how educators can tackle them
(45:15 ) Jerome’s words of advice for male educators
Website: https://www.jeromeleehunter.com/
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