Raising Wildlings

Democracy Wins for Our Teens with Mathilda Element

February 15, 2021 Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell Season 2 Episode 6
Raising Wildlings
Democracy Wins for Our Teens with Mathilda Element
Show Notes

In this episode, we invited Mathilda Element back to the podcast who you might remember from season one. She has a very special project that she's been working on with a team of passionate and dedicated people including her husband and children. Let's dive in!

๐Ÿ‘‰  Mathilda gives us:

  • A reminder on what Pine School values and embodies in their educational system
  • A sneak-peek into how the idea of Humanitas High School came to fruition
  • Insight into her experience on the journey to creating an independent school and the importance of having a foundation built on values
  • An idea of the wonderful outcomes Humanitas hopes their students will achieve in the completion of their time there
  • A valuable exercise in questioning what we truly want for our children
  • A look into why we donโ€™t have as many alternative models of education for older children
  • The truth about the โ€œreal worldโ€ of a young person
  • The meaning behind the name of Humanitas
  • Perspectives we all need on teenagers

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๐Ÿ‘‰  Links and Resources

Episodes Referred To

S1E17: Democratic Education and the Play Cycle with Mathilda Element

References

www.humanitashighschool.org.au

www.pinecommunityschool.org

educationrevolution.org

mathilda@pinecommunityschool.org

Guest Details

Mathilda Element is a passionate early childhood educator, with special interests in play, storytelling, supporting early literacy and advocating for children's rights. As well as fabulously joyous work in democratic education as a school teacher, new school founder and curriculum consultant, she also enjoys parenting, reading tons of books and learning to sail.

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