Make It Mindful: An Education Podcast

How do we make education sustainable for everyone involved?In this episode, host Seth Fleischauer shares a mic with Dr. Trevor Soponis as they explore the world of student-centered education. They delve into the mindful vs. mindless approaches in this educational philosophy. The discussion navigates the implications of putting students at the center of learning and the potential limitations. Success metrics are pondered, and the role of elders in education, particularly through the lens of storytelling, is examined. Lastly, the episode unravels how professional development supports sustainable teaching practices, bridging the gap between tradition and forward-thinking education, specifically within the context of an international education project that Dr. Soponis and Mr. Fleischauer were in the midst of delivering while recording the episode.In this episode, we will cover:- How to not throw the baby out with the bathwater in education (or whether there is a baby at all) - The role of the teacher/elder and "classic" information in the realm of student-centered learning - A successful week of teacher-centered professional development in Taipei, Taiwan Success Stories mentioned by Dr. Soponis:1. Summit Schools2. Expeditionary Learning3. Big Picture Learning4. Nueva School5. Springhouse Community School6. Digital Promise's League of Innovative SchoolsGuest Links:Dr. Trevor SoponisFounder and Chief Learning Officer of The Sustainable Learning ProjectsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-soponis-phd/Website: https://www.thesustainablelearningprojects.com/Co-Host Links:Seth FleischauerFounder and President of Banyan Global LearningLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-fleischauer/Website: https://banyangloballearning.com/Lauren PintoCofounder of Ambitious Ed, Educational Technology SpecialistLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-s-pinto/Website: https://www.ambitioused.com/Komal ShahSpeaker, Author, & EntrepreneurLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomalWebsite: https://thekomalshah.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education-ebook/dp/B09FNT6B45/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Show Notes

How do we make education sustainable for everyone involved?

In this episode, host Seth Fleischauer shares a mic with Dr. Trevor Soponis as they explore the world of student-centered education. They delve into the mindful vs. mindless approaches in this educational philosophy. The discussion navigates the implications of putting students at the center of learning and the potential limitations. Success metrics are pondered, and the role of elders in education, particularly through the lens of storytelling, is examined. Lastly, the episode unravels how professional development supports sustainable teaching practices, bridging the gap between tradition and forward-thinking education, specifically within the context of an international education project that Dr. Soponis and Mr. Fleischauer were in the midst of delivering while recording the episode.


In this episode, we will cover:

- How to not throw the baby out with the bathwater in education (or whether there is a baby at all) 

- The role of the teacher/elder and "classic" information in the realm of student-centered learning 

- A successful week of teacher-centered professional development in Taipei, Taiwan 


Success Stories mentioned by Dr. Soponis:
1. Summit Schools
2. Expeditionary Learning
3. Big Picture Learning
4. Nueva School
5. Springhouse Community School
6. Digital Promise's League of Innovative Schools

Guest Links:
Dr. Trevor Soponis
Founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Sustainable Learning Projects
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-soponis-phd/
Website: https://www.thesustainablelearningprojects.com/


Co-Host Links:

Seth Fleischauer

Founder and President of Banyan Global Learning

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-fleischauer/

Website: https://banyangloballearning.com/


Lauren Pinto

Cofounder of Ambitious Ed, Educational Technology Specialist

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-s-pinto/

Website: https://www.ambitioused.com/


Komal Shah

Speaker, Author, & Entrepreneur

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomal

Website: https://thekomalshah.com

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education-ebook/dp/B09FNT6B45/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=


Creators & Guests

Host
Seth Fleischauer

What is Make It Mindful: An Education Podcast?

The Make It Mindful podcast, hosted by Seth Fleischauer, explores education through the lens of mindfulness, focusing on practical, transformative solutions for teaching and learning. Each episode features conversations with educational changemakers, authors, psychologists, and leaders as Seth uncovers what they do, why it works, and how listeners can incorporate those insights into their own educational practices. By applying a mindfulness lens, the podcast encourages listeners to look objectively at what’s really going on in education, using that perspective to create positive, lasting change.