Have you ever heard this quote attributed to Einstein? “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life believing it is stupid.” Host Heidi Christianson firmly believes that everyone is a genius. She is a homeschool mom of five boys and a veteran educator with experience teaching in many different learning environments, in the classroom and out, including community college and university. Heidi and her guests help parents and educators find and nurture their children’s genius. She happens to have a podcast titled REALIZING GENIUS as a platform to share this information for free. Want to listen?
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Have you ever heard this quote attributed to Einstein? “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life believing it is stupid.” Host Heidi Christianson firmly believes that everyone is a genius. She is a homeschool mom of five boys and a veteran educator with experience teaching in many different learning environments, in the classroom and out, including community college and university. Heidi and her guests help parents and educators find and nurture their children’s genius. She happens to have a podcast titled REALIZING GENIUS as a platform to share this information for free. Want to listen?
Kimberly Gawne – Rebelling Against Traditional Education
Realizing Genius Podcast
28 minutes 36 seconds
1 year ago
Kimberly Gawne – Rebelling Against Traditional Education
This episode I had the amazing opportunity to speak to Kimberly Gawne about her experiences with and views on traditional and alternative education methods. Kimberly reflects on her journey from enthusiastic teaching student to a passionate advocate for alternative education, asserting her fundamental belief that the traditional education system stifles the natural learning process. Touching on the limitations of the classroom, the role of parental influence, and the importance of individualized learning, Kimberly also predicts that the real 'rebels' of education – homeschoolers – will positively shape the future of the world.
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00:04 Introduction and Welcoming Kimberly Gawne
00:25 Kimberly's Journey into Alternative Education
01:29 The Influence of Kimberly's Father on Her Teaching Philosophy
02:12 Kimberly's Experience in Teachers College
02:57 The Struggles of Conforming to Traditional Teaching Methods
05:14 Kimberly's Decision to Step Outside the System
06:08 The Challenges of Traditional Grading Systems
08:04 The Importance of Questioning and Critical Thinking
10:46 The Role of Home Environment in Learning
14:14 The Limitations of Traditional Education
21:15 The Power of Project-Based Learning
23:53 The Future of Education and Homeschooling
26:48 Conclusion and Invitation to the Realizing Genius Homeschool Conference
Realizing Genius Podcast
Have you ever heard this quote attributed to Einstein? “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life believing it is stupid.” Host Heidi Christianson firmly believes that everyone is a genius. She is a homeschool mom of five boys and a veteran educator with experience teaching in many different learning environments, in the classroom and out, including community college and university. Heidi and her guests help parents and educators find and nurture their children’s genius. She happens to have a podcast titled REALIZING GENIUS as a platform to share this information for free. Want to listen?
