Episode#93: Sandeep Dutt, in conversation with Saisha Khanna, consultant Inclusive practice at the Northern Territory Education Department (Australia), education advisor and an instructor for Managing Potential Aggression (MAPA), Countering Violent Extremism and Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum. More than a passionate educator, she is a passionate learner. She believes in equity and DIBs (Diversity, inclusion and belonging). She is mindful of each individual’s needs, a guide, a mental health first aider, a professional learning champion, nature lover, trekker, loves animals and embroidery. In today’s podcast, she talks about how exposure to different ideas, gaining perspective and knowledge has made her passion for education, how “Edu-passion” calms her racing mind and keeps her motivated, and how education is a powerful tool for teaching allowed her to learn twice. She talks about the mother being the first teacher to a child, being a role model to the present generation, effective communication, rational detachment and mindfulness. She emphasises that teachers and parents must ensure the emotional wellbeing of the children as it is a strong predictor of academic success.
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Saisha Khanna “I am passionate about Education...