In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by the brilliant Nici Foote to discuss the importance of joy in learning, the challenges faced by neurodiverse students, and the need for personalised education. Nici shares her journey in education, emphasising the significance of creating engaging and inclusive learning environments.

The conversation explores the role of play, the messiness of learning, and the impact of time constraints on effective teaching. We also dig into Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for meeting diverse student needs and the importance of collaborative planning among educators.

Chapters00:00 Introductions

01:14 Nici's Journey in Education

03:50 Navigating Barriers in Education

06:36 Bringing Joy into Learning

11:13 The Importance of Messy Learning

15:06 Personalising Education for Every Student

23:12 Cultural Learning Experiences

25:34 Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Explained

30:26 The Importance of Engagement in Learning

37:05 Barriers to Implementing UDL

40:15 Rethinking Time in Education

43:11 The Myth of Limiting Abilities

Find out more about Nici's amazing work at unbarrier.me and connect with her on LinkedIn

Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.Ben & Steve x

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