Today’s episode explores the contrasting philosophies of education, particularly as they relate to neurodivergent minds (AuDHD GLP). The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, critiques traditional professional development (PD) as offering a linear, restrictive “map” that fails to acknowledge diverse learning styles, often misinterpreting non-linear thought processes as deficits. In stark contrast, Dr. Hoerricks advocates for a dynamic, ecological classroom environment where curiosity and self-directed exploration are paramount, akin to the open-world exploration of the video game Metroid. This approach emphasises “revolutionary optimism” by believing in students’ inherent capabilities and fostering resilience and agency in navigating an often unsupportive educational system, ultimately aiming to expand the “map” of understanding for all learners.

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/exploration-is-its-own-proof-the

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