Description

In this conversation, Lainie Liberti discusses her work with Project World School, focusing on self-directed learning for teens and young adults. She emphasizes the importance of experiential education, community building, and the role of consensus in facilitating deep conversations among participants. Lainie shares her journey from a traditional career to creating immersive learning experiences around the world, highlighting the significance of understanding adolescent development and providing tools for empowerment. The discussion also touches on the importance of relationships, creativity, and the need for a slower, more reflective approach to life.

Where to find this guest:

Transformative Mentoring for Teens

Mentoring & Courses designed to transform teens lives (and yours).  

https://transformativementoringforteens.com/

The Partnership Parent Movement

Children need connection, not coercion. Together, we will change the world, one family at a time.

https://partnershipparent.com/

Project World School

Inspiring Temporary Learning Communities for Teens & Young Adults

Check out the 2020 Schedule Now!

https://ProjectWorldSchool.com

Project World School Family Summit

Biannual community gatherings for worldschooling families interested in travel, education and wellness.

https://worldschoolfamilysummit.com

We Are Worldschoolers 

Gain access to exclusive supportive community, articles, interviews, worldschooling Master Classes and mini-courses, live monthly calls, resource lists, and list your worldschooling product or service in our Worldschooler’s Marketplace!

https://weareworldschoolers.org/

Virtual Worldschooling SummitOver 50 speakers sharing 40 hours worldschooling wisdom to help get you and your family worldschooling, transforming the world into your classroom. https://worldschoolingsummit.com

Watch our TEDx talk - Making The World Our Classroom

https://youtu.be/bH-kQJ10WWo

Takeaways

• Lainie Liberti co-founded Project World School to serve self-directed learners.
• Experiential learning is at the core of their educational approach.
• Consensus is used to empower every individual in the community.
• Conflicts are seen as opportunities for growth and understanding.
• Traveling provides a unique way to learn about different cultures.
• Teens need to be seen, heard, and understood for their development.
• Tools for mental health are essential for empowering teens.
• Healthy relationships are crucial for personal growth.
• Creativity and play are fundamental to problem-solving.
• Slowing down is necessary for self-reflection and understanding.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Alternative Education for Teens

04:51 Facilitating Deep Conversations with Teens

13:47 The Journey to Project World School

19:52 Understanding Adolescent Development

29:01 Creating Safe Spaces for Teens

37:05 The Importance of Slowing Down

Host

Kevin Fullbrook is an international school leader with 25+ years of global education experience across Australia, China, and the Middle East. As host of The Leadership Passport Podcast, Kevin dives into the stories, strategies, and insights of education leaders from around the world. With a passion for inclusive leadership, student agency, and sustainable school cultures, he brings thoughtful conversations and practical takeaways for educators, aspiring leaders, and anyone interested in the future of learning.

Connect with him on Instagram (@kevin.fullbrook) and LinkedIn (Kevin Fullbrook)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-fullbrook-33034b8b/

https://www.instagram.com/kevin.fullbrook/