Why Curiosity Beats Judgment in Schools with Adrian McLean

About this episode

Adrian McLean discusses the importance of curiosity over judgment in education, sharing his personal experiences and insights as a headteacher.

Adrian McLean joins Cameron Parker for one of the most honest and thought provoking conversations on The School Podcast. From growing up in Birmingham and the influence of his family history, to becoming a headteacher and educational leader, Adrian shares the experiences that shaped his values, leadership style and approach to education. The conversation explores race, identity, belonging, character education and why curiosity is often more powerful than judgment. Adrian reflects on difficu...

People in this episode

Host: Cameron Parker

Guest: Adrian McLean

Topics covered

• curiosity
• judgment
• education
• leadership
• identity
• race
• character education

Keywords

• curiosity
• judgment
• education
• leadership
• identity
• race
• character education
• Birmingham

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Places: Birmingham

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