TPP 105a: Educator Zach Morris on World-View Transformation

This is a conversation about children and flexible thinking with educator, co-founder of the Learn Inc school, and founder of Alive at Learn, Zach Morris. I had Zach on the show almost a year ago for a fascinating conversation on whole-person learning and the power of using a nonviolent communication model in schools. Today we’re going to go deep into the idea of how we as parents, caregivers, and educators can facilitate what Zach calls “world-view transformation” or flexible thinking in children. In other words, how can we help our differently wired kids change their thinking and perspective in a way that not only preserves our relationship with them, but results in the best possible outcome for our kids?

Zach is a thought-leader in education. He is committed to the cultivation of person-centered learning communities built on compassion and whole-person growth. Zach supports individuals, families, and organizations in creating supportive structures for people working to make a change in themselves and in their relationships.

 Things you’ll learn from this episode:

What world-view transformation is and why it’s something we’re working on facilitating with our kids, whether we realize it or not

What we as parents and educators are getting wrong as we work to help our kids shift their thinking

The importance of tapping into our child’s (and our) “window of tolerance”

The difference between compliance and consent when it comes to getting our kids to “buy in”

The role of “fixed versus growth mindset” in world view

Why our relationship with our child is the most important thing

The importance of modeling and patience, a.k.a. this is a process

How we can best facilitate world-view transformation through honesty and openness

Resources mentioned for supporting children in flexible thinking:

Alive at Learn (Zach’s website)

The Center for Nonviolent Communication (Marshall Rosenberg’s Global Organization)

Institute of Noetic Sciences

Carl Rogers (on Positive Psychology Program)

Zach Morris on Emotionally Support Children Through Difficult Periods (podcast episode)

Non-Violent Communication, Whole-Person Learning, and Neurodiverse Students (podcast episode)

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