Beyond Grades: Tanin's Call for a...
Beyond Grades: Tanin's Call for a Paradigm Shift in Education and Learning Process
The Only in the Room by Anika Aftab
S1 · E7
Sep 12, 2023
51:06
Episode notes
Welcome to another episode of "The Only in the Room" podcast! In today's episode, our host Anika Aftab sits down with guest Tanin to have an in-depth conversation about their vision of creating a community program to teach important life skills to both kids and adults. Tanin shares their belief that traditional schooling often overlooks these vital skills, and they envision a camp-style program that focuses on emotional intelligence and entrepreneurship.Another intriguing idea that Tanin explores is the concept of firsthand cultural exploration. This is a departure from traditional fieldwork in anthropology, as Tanin expresses a desire to immerse themselves in different cultures and learn directly from the people who live there. They describe a transformative experience on a beach in Miami, and how it inspired them to find moments of absolute bliss  ... 
Keywords
community program
emotional intelligence
kids camp
visiting different cultures
peak experiences
school failures
building a community
personalized learning