Looking Back to Leap Forward: Lessons from the Original Innovators in Education with Dr. Helen Wright

About this episode

Dr. Helen Wright discusses the importance of reflection in education and how historical insights can guide future practices.

In this special 21CLHK Podcast Takeover episode, Dr. Helen Wright’s keynote from the 17th Annual 21st Century Learning Conference in Hong Kong explores the importance of reflection in shaping the future of education. Drawing from centuries of educational thought and practice, Dr. Wright shares how looking back can provide clarity, courage, and direction for educators and leaders navigating today’s rapidly changing landscape. The episode highlights the value of pausing, reflecting, and l...

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Helen Wright

Topics covered

• reflection in education
• educational innovation
• future of education
• leadership in education
• historical educational practices

Keywords

• education
• reflection
• innovation
• leadership
• historical practices
• 21st Century Learning
• conference

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 21CLHK, 21C Learning

Places: Hong Kong

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