Pooky Ponders – Big Questions with Brilliant People
Informal but informative.... Dr Pooky Knightsmith explores questions related to mental health and special needs. Sometimes it's deep, sometimes it's funny, it will always make you think...
Pooky Ponders – Big Questions with Brilliant People
How does Western education impact on the mental health of our young people? | Val Bolam
Today I’m in conversation with Val Bolam and our question is ‘How does Western education impact on the mental health of our young people. Could it be time for change?’
Val is a specialist Teaching Assistant, with a training background in social care, she has worked in both main stream and special school settings, across all key stages supporting students with a wide range of additional needs.
Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/val_bolam
The videos Val referred to:
Playing the game of life – Alan Watts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXvoYGrnuv8
RSA Animate: Changing Education Paradigms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U
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