Reimagining Australian Schools, with Prof Yong Zhao

06/10/2025 33 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7
Reimagining Australian Schools, with Prof Yong Zhao

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Send us a textProfessor Yong Zhao challenges us to rethink the purpose of schooling. He explores why traditional measures of success are no longer enough, and how creativity, adaptability, and student agency should guide future outcomes. Expect a lively discussion about personalised learning, entrepreneurship in education, and redefining what counts as success. Guest: Prof Yong Zhao Produced by: The MacKillop InstituteChapter Markers 00:00 Why reimagine schools now 04:45 Beyond test scores, broader outcomes that matter 10:30 Agency and entrepreneurship in learning 16:20 Personalisation without fragmentation 22:05 Creativity and adaptability, designing for the future 27:10 What leaders can change this year 30:00 Resources and further readingIf themes in this episode affect you, support is available in Australia, Griefline 1300 845 745, Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636, Lifeline 13 11 14.Support the showWe hope you enjoyed this episode of That’s TMI: The Meaningful Insights Podcast. Contact us: We’d love to hear from you. Email us any time at [email protected]. If you’d like to be a guest on our podcast, we’d love to hear your story. Just email us at the same address. Follow us: Join the conversation and stay connected through our social media platforms @themackillopinstitute.