The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd #171 "All Work Is Noble," Montessori, and Kids & Work — Matt Bateman on starting growing up with the internet, digital and industrial literacy, studying philosophy and learning how to teach, starting the Guidepost school network, how to train teachers, how children learn and work, values in education, agency, and writing his new book
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Mar 25, 2024 Matt Bateman discusses his journey from academia to Montessori education, emphasizing the nobility of all work and the importance of agency in education. He explores kids and technology, values in education, and the hidden value systems in schools. Reflecting on his experiences, he offers advice for parents and challenges traditional educational approaches.
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Hire For Character, Train For Skill
- Train teachers by hiring for mindset and practicing deliberately, then teach pedagogy and philosophy.
- Prioritize deliberate practice and reshape educators' thinking about learning.
Work Is Effort Toward A Chosen Goal
- Matt defines work as effort toward a self-set purpose and insists agency matters in the definition.
- Work differs from play or relaxation by being goal-directed and effortful.
Children Have An Innate Desire To Work
- Small children naturally want to work and help, using effort to build confidence and agency.
- Allowing toddlers to participate in real tasks teaches that effort produces worthwhile results.