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Ep 18. Education myth-busting with Daisy Christodoulou
Manage episode 379691249 series 3451073
Join math professor, Anna Stokke, in conversation with Daisy Christodoulou. Daisy is a teacher, an author and the Director of Education at No More Marking. They begin by discussing the myth that facts prevent understanding and the importance of content knowledge, with a side discussion on why it is important to memorize math facts. They discuss why basic knowledge cannot just be outsourced to computers. They talk about some common myths about exams and whether exams help students learn. Anna asks Daisy for her thoughts on a practice called ungrading. They talk about how to acquire knowledge and myths surrounding so-called 21st century skills. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who is interested in education!
EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
https://www.annastokke.com/ep-18-transcript
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://www.annastokke.com/ep-18-resources
MUSIC
Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it
Podington Bear – Squirrel Commotion, Prolifereate
Blue Dot Sessions: Tarte Tatin, Cases to Rest, No Squirrel Commotion, Partly Sage
OY Studio – Light Comedy
Website: www.annastokke.com
X: @rastokke
Threads: @rastokke37
Bluesky: @rastokke.bsky.social
31 episodes
Manage episode 379691249 series 3451073
Join math professor, Anna Stokke, in conversation with Daisy Christodoulou. Daisy is a teacher, an author and the Director of Education at No More Marking. They begin by discussing the myth that facts prevent understanding and the importance of content knowledge, with a side discussion on why it is important to memorize math facts. They discuss why basic knowledge cannot just be outsourced to computers. They talk about some common myths about exams and whether exams help students learn. Anna asks Daisy for her thoughts on a practice called ungrading. They talk about how to acquire knowledge and myths surrounding so-called 21st century skills. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who is interested in education!
EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
https://www.annastokke.com/ep-18-transcript
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://www.annastokke.com/ep-18-resources
MUSIC
Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it
Podington Bear – Squirrel Commotion, Prolifereate
Blue Dot Sessions: Tarte Tatin, Cases to Rest, No Squirrel Commotion, Partly Sage
OY Studio – Light Comedy
Website: www.annastokke.com
X: @rastokke
Threads: @rastokke37
Bluesky: @rastokke.bsky.social
31 episodes
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