Listening Anxiety, AI Tools, and Leading Change: Dr. Hayo Reinders on Modern Language Education | Hear Us Out! Episode 17
Update: 2025-06-23
Description
In this packed episode, Cooper sits down with Dr. Hayo Reinders to explore cutting-edge listening research and teacher leadership. From pronunciation struggles to profound insights, this conversation covers AI-powered listening tools, engagement measurement, and how teachers can become collaborative leaders.
Key Timestamps:
- [04:37 ] Listening anxiety and its surprising impact on language learning
- [06:40 ] AI tools revolutionizing personalized listening practice (Google Studio, 11 Labs)
- [09:20 ] Creating AI avatars for customized language instruction
- [12:20 ] Measuring student engagement with wearable technology
- [15:00 ] Why engagement beats motivation for long-term success
- [28:11 ] What does teacher leadership actually mean?
- [31:07 ] Collaborative leadership vs. traditional management
- [36:00 ] Technology, values, and maintaining agency in education
Featuring thoughtful commentary from Ash and Andrej on listening anxiety, AI's role in education, and transferring classroom skills to leadership roles.
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