Show 38: Immersive Learning Experiences

Here is a show with twice the excitement for the price of one! Mario and Alberto, known as the ETwinz are two outstanding educators creating learning experiences for students like non-other.  They relocated from Spain 6 years ago, and began teaching in the United States without knowing how to speak English.  Their life experience blends with a student-centered teaching experience to inspire students to make mistakes, take risks, and solve problems.  They teach in a Spanish immersion school; the approach to learning language builds skills to tackle all other subjects with a growth mindset.

In This Episode We Cover:

• A full immersion school and the learning experiences it creates.
• Taking personal risks and showcasing that courage to students.
• Social and emotional learning.
• Critical thinking skills.
• The connection between empathy and critical thinking is to be future-ready.
• Service-learning projects and community outreach.