John Foster, the founder of Middle School MBA, discusses the value of teaching business and economics in schools. He explains how Middle School MBA integrates business, economics, and entrepreneurship into the curriculum, providing students with real-world skills and knowledge. Foster emphasizes the importance of cross-curricular learning and the role of teachers in facilitating authentic learning experiences. He also shares insights into the learning curve for teachers and offers advice for incorporating business education into the classroom. Overall, Middle School MBA aims to empower students to navigate the complexities of the business world and make informed decisions. The conversation explores the challenges educators face and how they can find motivation in moments of struggle. It also discusses the importance of taking lessons to the next level and adopting new teaching strategies.
Takeaways:
Teaching business and economics in schools provides students with real-world skills and knowledge.
Integrating business education into the curriculum can be done through cross-curricular learning and authentic learning experiences.
Teachers play a crucial role in facilitating meaningful learning experiences and helping students understand the big picture.
Middle School MBA aims to empower students to navigate the complexities of the business world and make informed decisions. Educators should remember their impact on students and draw energy from seeing them grow and progress.
Taking a creative edge and adopting new teaching strategies can help teachers take lessons to the next level.
Finding motivation in moments of struggle is essential for educators to overcome challenges and continue making a difference in students' lives.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:09 The Value of Teaching Business and Economics in Schools
09:33 The Relevance of Business Education in Middle School
11:41 Implementing Middle School MBA in the Classroom
14:48 Integration of Middle School MBA into the Curriculum
18:44 The Learning Curve for Teachers
25:31 Lesson Lens: A Lesson in Building a Profit and Loss Statement
36:22 Bringing Real-World Application into the Classroom
46:14 The Importance of Understanding the Big Picture
48:34 Finding Motivation in Moments of Struggle
49:12 Taking Lessons to the Next Level
Website: middleschoolmba.com
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