Rachael Jefferson
Teacher-educator and senior lecturer in human movement studies with extensive international school and teacher-education experience, focused on inclusion, curriculum design, and critiques of top-down mandates in education.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 26min
Is The Science of Learning 'Soul Destroying'?
Rachael Jefferson, senior lecturer in human movement studies and seasoned teacher-educator, reflects on three decades of classroom and university work. She critiques top-down mandates and the politicization of cognitive science. Conversations cover teacher autonomy vs accountability, how context shapes pedagogy, and the need to balance evidence with creativity and inclusion.
