Michael Strong is the founder of a virtual school called The Socratic Experience, made for children aged 8-19 where they get a personalized and purpose-driven education cultivated to develop their unique genius. He is one of the most experienced designers of innovative school programs in the United States.
In our conversation, we talk about Michael’s vision for education in 20 years, deschooling society, Socratic questioning, the future of education and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:49 - Michael’s vision for education
5:03 - Ivan Illich’s book Deschooling Society
8:00 - How to eliminate the need for credentialing
11:55 - Adding something to the education system won’t help
14:52 - Non-coercive boundaries for children
17:58- The Socratic method of questioning
27:08 - Gamifying learning
29:32 - Reading + the difference between teaching and learning
34:50 - How to scale alternative education so that it becomes the norm? + closing remarks
MICHAEL’S LINKS
Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowidealism
The Socratic Experience: https://socraticexperience.com
ARJUN'S LINKS
Twitter: https://twitter.com/arjunkhemani
Blog: https://arjunkhemani.com
#7 – Michael Strong: Deschooling Society and The Future of Education