AboutTermsPrivacyContact
 
Updating
Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast

Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast

Released: 2025-02-19
© 2025 American Montessori Society
Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast - QR Code
4 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
4 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2025-02-19
© 2025 American Montessori Society
Most Recent Episode
Why Rules Fail: The Montessori Approach to Raising Disciplined Children

Why Rules Fail: The Montessori Approach to Raising Disciplined Children

Time: 38:49
Send us a text Are traditional discipline methods setting children up for failure? In this episode, hosts Nicole Coleman and Biff Maier challenge the outdated, top-down approach to rules and discipline, revealing how Montessori principles cultivate true self-regulation, accountability, and independence—without authoritarian control. They explore: Why rules often backfire and what works insteadThe power of natural consequences over punishmentsHow to build a culture of respect where kids take r...
Episode ID: 1000694096092
GUID: Buzzsprout-16655480
Release Date: 19/02/2025, 23:30:00

Description

A podcast about optimizing education for a better society.
Journey into the future of learning with two pioneering educators as they unlock the secrets of human potential through captivating conversations on education's biggest challenges. Explore "Educating the Human Potential," where Educational Psychologist Nicole Coman and renowned Montessori Educator William "Biff" Maier guide you through transformative discussions that are reshaping how we think about education. This podcast from the American Montessori Society sparks insightful conversations about the future of learning, featuring thought-provoking discussions with educational and cultural trailblazers.
 
Educating the Human Potential challenges the status quo in education—because how we learn shapes society itself. Each episode dives into the critical issues shaping education today, blending research, lived experience, and bold ideas. Whether it’s rethinking classroom models, exploring the psychology of learning, nurturing curiosity and resilience in children, or unpacking social and cultural forces at play in education, Educating the Human Potential delivers engaging, accessible conversations for parents, educators, policymakers, and lifelong learners alike.
 
Join Nicole and Biff as they engage with leading voices like Garrard Conley, who explores identity and inclusive education; Lisa Ling, award-winning journalist uncovering untold stories that shape families and schools; Donovan Livingston, educator and spoken word artist advocating for educational equity; Sharon and Chelsea Maxwell, a mother-daughter duo addressing intergenerational learning and social change; and Jay Van Bavel, a neuroscientist examining how group identity and psychology influence learning and society.
Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society PodcastA podcast about optimizing education for a better society.Sponsored by:American Montessori Societyhttp://www.amshq.org/montessori

Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

No Entry