Guest Appearances of Dr. Kapono Ciotti

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 Dr. Kapono Ciotti discusses transforming traditional, teacher-centered classrooms into student-led learning environments. He emphasizes the importance of building genuine learning communities, integrating AI thoughtfully, and adopting new frameworks for measuring educational success to create schools where students are genuinely engaged and empowered. 

 Dr. Kapono Ciotti discusses the PEAK Distinction Model, which emphasizes Purpose, Essential skills, Agency, and Knowledge to transform education into a more student-centered and future-ready system. He also introduces the "island change model," a practical framework designed to guide schools through systemic transformation by focusing on adaptability, empathy, and creativity. 

 Dr. Kapono Ciotti discusses his educational philosophy rooted in social-constructivist principles and his commitment to education as a form of social justice. He introduces the PEAK Distinction Model, emphasizing Purpose, Essential skills, Agency, and Knowledge, aiming to cultivate traits like adaptability, empathy, and critical thinking to prepare students for meaningful, future-ready learning. 

 Dr. Kapono Ciotti discusses the Landscape Model of Learning, a framework he co-developed to center students as active participants in their educational journeys. Drawing from his diverse experiences in progressive education across multiple continents, Dr. Ciotti emphasizes the importance of culturally responsive and student-centered approaches to foster deeper learning and prepare learners for a dynamic future.

 Dr. Kapono Ciotti discusses the importance of student protagonism in transforming classrooms to prepare learners for the future. Drawing from his experiences in progressive education and leadership roles across various countries, he emphasizes the need for education systems to evolve towards deeper learning and culturally responsive practices that empower students as active participants in their learning journey. 

 Dr. Kapono Ciotti discusses the PEAK Schools Distinction framework, emphasizing a shift in educational metaphors to better prepare students for an ever-changing world. He advocates for transforming learning environments to be more student-centered, fostering adaptability and deeper engagement.