Episode #490 Embracing Curiosity: Renes Lophanor on Transformative Teaching Methods and Learning Resilience
Curiosity is the key to learning. Everything starts with an idea."
Renes Lophanor
Educator
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Renes Lophanor is a dedicated educator with over 22 years of teaching experience across three different education systems: Haiti, France, and the UK. He is passionate about fostering curiosity and creativity in his students, believing that a strong human connection is crucial for effective teaching. Renes is multilingual, self-taught in various musical instruments, and is committed to lifelong learning. He recently authored the book "I Still Love Teaching, Despite Having All the Reasons in the World to Quit," where he shares insights on education and teaching methods.
Renes joins Audley on The Audacious Living Podcast to discuss:
Curiosity in Learning: Renes emphasizes the importance of curiosity as a driving force behind effective learning and teaching.
Connection with Students: Building a personal connection with students is essential for engagement and effective teaching.
Embracing Mistakes: He encourages students to make mistakes as a vital part of the learning process, helping them learn and grow.
Critique of Education Systems: Renes provides a critical analysis of various education systems, highlighting the need for change, especially regarding standardized testing.
Resilience in Education: He discusses the challenges students face today, including overprotection and high expectations, and how these affect their resilience.
Best Point of Contact:
Listeners can connect with Renes Lophanor via his website: RenesLophanor.com or through social media by searching his name on platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
Special Offers, Books, Podcasts, or Products:
Renes is the author of the book "I Still Love Teaching, Despite Having All the Reasons in the World to Quit," which offers insights into the education system and practical teaching methods.
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