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Podcast: Empower Students Now
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101. The Crucial Skill of Self-Knowledge for Future-Ready Students

Category: Education
Duration: 00:22:47
Publish Date: 2025-12-06 16:00:00
Description:

In this new series about preparing students for an unknown future, Amanda Werner delves into the essential skill of self-knowledge. The episode explores how self-knowledge can help students navigate an uncertain future influenced by AI advancements. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Amanda explains how biases and labels from adults can shape a student's identity and why it's crucial for students to have the final say in who they are. The episode offers practical steps and guiding questions for educators to help students develop self-awareness, urging them to reflect on their interests and emotions, and to experiment with various activities. The episode concludes with a challenge for educators to set aside their preconceived labels and rediscover their students' true selves.

00:00 Introduction to the Series
01:16 The Importance of Self-Knowledge
06:05 Personal Journey and Reflections
13:53 Guiding Students to Self-Discovery
19:48 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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