Breaking Educational Boundaries with Dr. Naomi Fisher
Have you ever questioned the traditional education system and its one-size-fits-all approach? If so, this episode is a must-listen as clinical psychologist and education advocate Dr. Naomi Fisher embarks on a deep discussion about alternative pathways to learning.
Dr Naomi Fisher is a clinical psychologist who specialises in autism, trauma and alternative ways to learn. She is the author of two books, both about self-directed education, and she is the mother of two children.
Our conversation takes a thought-provoking turn as we discuss:
- The current education system, it's accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and shortcomings
- The important realisation that learning extends well beyond school
- What homeschooling looks like in our lives, and how we highlight the value of immersive and self-directed learning
- How artificial intelligence (AI) will mean education must focus on the importance of the learning process rather than the final result.
We also acknowledge the assumptions that homeschooling parents may inherit from their own schooling experiences and offer guidance on how to navigate these.
Prepare to be enlightened and challenged as we examine alternative methods of learning and discuss the potential for change in our education system.
๐Guest Details
Dr Naomi Fisher is a clinical psychologist who specialises in autism, trauma and alternative ways to learn. She is the author of two books, both about self-directed education and the mother of two. She runs webinars and courses helping parents to help their children.
๐Dr Naomi's Books
Changing Our Minds: How Children Can Take Control Of Their Own Learning by Dr Naomi Fisher
A Different Way to Learn: Neurodiversity and Self-Directed Education by Dr Naomi Fisher
๐Other Recommended Resources
Live Play Learn by Heidi Steel
The Unschool Space by Esther Jones
Missing the Mark by Eliza Fricker
Episode Timestamp
0:00 Education and Self-Directed Learning
9:02 Discovering Passion and Challenging Conventional Paths
19:22 Challenging Traditional Learning Methods
29:44 The Impact of AI on Education
36:40 Teaching Children to Say No
42:14 Homeschooling vs. Traditional Education
51:28 Grading and Assessments' Impact on Learning
56:47 Potential for Change in Education System
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