Alfie Kohn - Unorthodox Ideas About Education

The speaker shares their journey of writing and exploring ideas, focusing on the destructiveness of competition and advocating for cooperative learning. They challenge traditional educational practices, emphasizing intrinsic motivation and questioning assumptions about human nature. The speaker encourages educators and parents to rethink their approaches to teaching and parenting, aiming to foster deep thinking and collaboration.

What are some of the topics the author enjoys exploring in their work?

How does the author describe the impact of competition on personal feelings and quality of work?

What alternative to competition does the author suggest for educational settings?

What does the author believe about the use of grades and rewards in education?

In what ways does the author suggest we can help children become deep thinkers?

What questions does the author encourage educators and parents to ask regarding children's needs?

How does the author propose to challenge traditional educational practices?