In the 2nd Episode of 2019 EsF Assembly Podcasts, Judy Mugambi and Milcah Jerotich, teachers from the Corner of Hope school and the offshoot nomadic Samburu schools, will share how the schools were set up, which difficulties the team dealt with working under challenging circumstances and what kind of change came about over the years. They speak about how Corner of Hope was a vital part of the healing process, overcoming the effects of trauma experienced by forced displacement, in creating a sense of community and building skills that will accompany both adults and children. 

Music:

"Raro Bueno" by Chuzausen

From the Free Music Archive

BY NC SA

In the 1st Episode of the 2019 EsF Assembly Podcasts, we will listen to Linda Nathan, EdD, the Executive Director of the Center for Artistry and Scholarship (CAS) and the founding headmaster of the Boston Arts Academy (BAA), who talks about art and creativity as the key to learning. She investigates the assumptions that inform our ideas about education today and explains why the arts are a critical part of a young person’s education, by drawing on the stories of students. In her work, Linda explores how educators can better serve all students, increase college retention rates, and develop alternatives to college that do not disadvantage students on the basis of race or income.

Music:

"Raro Bueno" by Chuzausen

From the Free Music Archive

BY NC SA

In the last Episode of the EsF Assembly 2018 Podcasts, Professor Shadrick Mazaza speaks about transformation, authenticity and human potential. He gives his ideas on the ways to harmonize the development and integration of the African continent and on the challenges that Africa faces nowadays. Shadrick describes three types of transformation: personal transformation, inter-personal transformation and socio-economic transformation. He explains that in order to understand the human, one needs to understand their own set of values which is unique to every person, bearing in mind that our values dictate what we see and how we react to situations. These values are dynamic and are always evolving. This episode features a beautiful bonus song presented by Catherine Kennedy.

"Raro Bueno" by Chuzausen

BY NC SA

In the 9th Episode of the EsF Assembly 2018 Podcasts, Benjamin Stähli from Switzerland presents the Montessori Architectural Patterns in the design of educational spaces. He describes the historical background of Montessori Architecture and defines the concept of “Montessori Patterns”. Benjamin speaks about the paradigmatic differences leading to the fundamentally different architectural forms of the educational environment and explains how the “Montessori Patterns” project sets out to explain these differences with the purpose of aiding those who are interested in the design process of Montessori schools.

Music:

"Raro Bueno" by Chuzausen

BY NC SA

In the 8th Episode of the EsF Assembly 2018 Podcasts Jess Schulschenk, Director of the Sustainability Institute, introduces us to the Lynedoch Eco-village concept. It was established in 1999 to set up a community for indigent farmworkers in the area of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Lynedoch Eco-village has partnered with Indaba Montessori Institute to provide quality training for teachers and a holistic environment for the youngest children. It is a place where everyone becomes connected through work and care for the community. In conclusion, Jess explains how the wetland works and how solar energy has become part of the housing in Lynedoch. The presentation is followed by a vivid discussion with the assembly participants.

Music:

"Raro Bueno" by Chuzausen

BY NC SA

In the 7th Episode of the EsF Assembly 2018 Podcasts, Stan Ferguson, Lumin Education Family Therapist, speaks about the place of the child in the family. He describes the work that the Lumin Bachman Lake Community School currently does as regards the development of the child. The school understands the urgency of education and awareness within the first years of life this is why parents are encouraged to enter a collaborative relationship with the school in raising the children in a challenged community: challenges facing this community are poverty, lack of documentation for migrants in the community and the real concern of being deported and the uncertainties of the repercussions that this may have on children and families. This involvement has proven to have a positive effect on the support, investment and involvement that parents have with the school. The Early for Us program focuses on parent knowledge, training and weekly home visits for around 90 minutes with the trained adult and parents.

Music:

"Raro Bueno" by Chuzausen

"Dance with me" Chloe Hall

BY NC SA

In the 6th Episode of the EsF Assembly 2018 Podcasts, Mignon Hardie speaks about Language as the Foundation of Community. She presents the concept of stories that have the power to change lives, combating the high rate of illiteracy in South Africa. FUNDZA, a South African nonprofit dedicated to improving literacy among teens and young adults, aims to provide the foundation for a healthy, stable, growth-oriented society – of which literacy is the cornerstone. Mignon brings up the possibilities of reaching people through cellphone literature, promoting language learning and encouraging writing for expression.

Music:

"Raro Bueno" by Chuzausen

BY NC SA

In our fifth episode of the EsF Assembly 2018 Podcasts, neuroscientist Dr Adele Diamond shares her research on the link between creativity and brain development. She introduces the El Sistema music initiative aimed at uniting the community and helping children by means of music. Children who struggle academically get more motivated and active while playing an instrument. This observation underlies The Recycled Orchestra concept, where children play musical instruments made from scrap materials. Adele also speaks about the Youth Circus where children are expressing themselves regardless of their age, gender, body type, race, experience or skill through the art of circus. Another initiative, Quat Props centres around juggling that is accessible to all. Moving the art of juggling from a vertical plane to a horizontal plane allows anyone to experience juggling which has many benefits overall, specifically when building neurological pathways. In conclusion, Adele puts a finishing touch to her brilliant speech by discussing ways to strengthen and exercise the executive functions of inhibitory control, working memory and cognitive flexibility and enumerates the factors that have negative effects on executive functions.

This already musical episode features a beautiful bonus song presented by the amazing Kuyasa Kids from Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Music:

"Raro Bueno" by Chuzausen

BY NC SA

The mother tongue is the language of our heart❤️

Music:

"Raro Bueno" by Chuzausen

BY NC SA

How can we support people with Dementia by honouring their strengths, interests, and abilities?

Music:

"Raro Bueno" by Chuzausen

BY NC SA