With the pandemic shifting almost every aspect of life, homeschooling might feel like the last straw. How does one take traditional education and deliver it from home, in a way that keeps everyone happy. On today’s episode, we discuss why this is the time to take control of your children’s education and how this time in history may well be the wake up call for our historically slow to change educational system.

In today’s show we address:

What are some of the short-comings of traditional education today?

What can I do to foster a better learning environment in my home?

How can I work with teachers to adapt online curriculum for me and my children?

How do I know my child is receiving the best education they can to set them up for a successful future?

Karen Morales welcomes Disruptive Educator, Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang, as well as Teacher and Coach, Kathy Fritz, to speak about the changing education systems and why it’s important to ride the 2020 wave of education evolution.

We’re not all meant to be teachers, but there are ways in which we can help our children reach their goals and create a future that makes them flourish. Tune into this week’s episode for advice on homeschool scheduling, practicing life skills with your kids, and helping them utilize their strengths and passions.

3 MAJOR POINTS DISCUSSED

● The coronavirus era is a great time to take control of your children’s education. The century old education model is broken, but the pandemic has accelerated some much-needed reform. Technology is making learning more accessible, personal, and relevant to students’ interests. As a parent, you now have the opportunity to take control of your child’s learning experiences. Dr. Ai explains why it’s important for them to build their own online digital footprint, as well as an online network. She also provides inspiring insight into why the best education happens outside the classroom.

● Learning must be personalized. Children are not standardized, so their learning experience should not be standardized. With focus on GPA and IQ, children aren’t learning important soft skills and life skills, leading to lower levels of innovation and creativity. Focusing on what children are good at, rather than what they are not so good at, is key to cultivating the intrinsic drive to learn and succeed in life. Dr. Ai details the top 3 life skills that parents and teachers should be focusing on in 2020.

● How do I start optimizing my child’s homeschooling education? You don’t have to do it all at once. Starting small will cause you to gain momentum and confidence in your ability to foster a fun and educational atmosphere for your child. Kathy and Dr. Ai offer valuable tips on what you can do to deal with the challenges of the system and make personalized tweaks in your child’s educational schedule. Dr. Ai explains how the next generation is entering a “show me don’t tell me economy” and why that matters. She emphasizes eliminating the reward system we’ve inadvertently created, building breaks into your child’s schedule, and building a positive parent/teacher relationship.