Émile Le Menn - A Different Kind of School

In 2017, a teacher embarked on a journey to enhance teaching skills by exploring alternative education methods. Inspired by Montessori and Steiner, the teacher traveled to 10 countries, including Finland and New Zealand, to observe innovative schools. The experience highlighted the importance of student engagement and intrinsic motivation, emphasizing that teaching should align with students' interests. The teacher concluded that active learning and personal projects are effective in capturing students' attention, as seen in diverse schools worldwide. Insights from Desi and Ryan further supported the focus on student-centered learning.

What motivated the narrator to explore alternative teaching methods in 2017?

• A desire to travel the world

• A suggestion from a colleague

• A need to improve as a teacher

• A requirement from their school

Which educational theorists did the narrator read to learn about different teaching methods?

• Skinner and Pavlov

• Bloom and Gardner

• Piaget and Vygotsky

• Montessori and Steiner

According to the narrator, what is crucial for engaging students in learning?

• Advanced technology

• Strict discipline

• Extrinsic rewards

• Intrinsic motivation

What educational concept, mentioned by the narrator, involves students working on projects based on their interests?

• Homework tasks

• Standardized testing

• Group assignments

• Personal projects

What did the narrator observe about student engagement in the New Zealand school?

• Students were indifferent and passive

• Students were confused and distracted

• Students were highly engaged and passionate

• Students were disengaged and uninterested