What’s the Real Goal of Teaching by an Alpha School Guide
- Part 1 What’s the Real Goal of Teaching by an Alpha School Guide
Show Notes
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00:00Introduction to the concept of proactive mental health toolsDiscussion on the development and implementation of a software service for goal setting and check-ins to promote self-awareness and growth in students.
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02:45Importance of goal setting and progress tracking for studentsExploration of how setting goals and regular check-ins can empower students to track their progress and improve self-awareness through proactive mental health tools.
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05:30Utilizing AI feedback and progress tracking for student developmentExplanation of how students benefit from AI feedback prompts and progress trackers in the proactive mental health tool, enhancing their self-awareness and motivation to achieve their goals.
Quotes
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"I lived for the moments where I could be an athlete and really shrunk from being a student because I was insecure there." - Gaston Griffin
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"I really wanted to invest in kids and just be someone who was happy to be there to develop kids." - Gaston Griffin
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"Right now, I feel like teachers, the ones that I've reached out to and still keep in touch with, the biggest thing that they are facing is accountability for students and parents." - Gaston Griffin
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"Maybe it's a cultural thing in America that people who can't, teach." - Gaston Griffin
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“That has been my superpower, caring about what a kid is interested in, following up and just repeating. And so, I absolutely love that part of Alpha." - Gaston Griffin
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“We get paid more than traditional teachers. I would actually make more as a guide than I would as a principal." - Gaston Griffin
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“In those two hours, I know that sounds crazy, but our kids are sitting and working. They're not opening up to page 57 or moving around the class to get a folder from the bin. Every kid has their own individual learning plan. They can go to exactly what they need to do and get it done."
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Part 1What’s the Real Goal of Teaching by an Alpha School Guide
Guide at the revolutionary Alpha School, Gaston Griffin, delves into the real goal of teaching and the innovative approach of Alpha School. Drawing from experience as a public school teacher in San Antonio and Chicago, Gaston sheds light on the impact of 2 hour learning through AI apps. Discover how understanding the true purpose of education can transform the learning experience for students at Alpha School.
