39: Developing Mental Agility and Resilience with Fabienne Vailes

Fabienne Vailes is the French Language Director at the University of Bristol, Senior Fellow of HEA and Director of Flourishing Education Ltd, with almost 25 years’ experience in the sector. Fabienne is on a mission to change the face of education! Join us for this incredible conversation about developing mental health skills, keeping curiosity alive in a knowledge-rich system, using natural consequences to help learners flourish, the benefits of intrinsic motivation, and the importance of taking risks.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:The difference between the salutogenic and pathogenic approach to mental healthHow too much knowledge can damage our curiosityHelping students find a balance knowledge and wisdomMaking tough decisions that lead to long term benefitsThe dangers of forced learningWhy taking risks and facing challenges helps students before global citizens  RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Connect with Fabienne on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedinJoin Fabienne’s Facebook group: Flourishing Parents, a non-judgmental space to discuss topics related to children and young people to empower transformative learning and wellbeing for outstanding futuresCheck out Fabienne’s books, How to Grow a Grownup: Prepare Your Teen for the Real World and The Flourishing Student: Every tutor’s guide to promoting mental health, well-being, and resilience in Higher EducationVisit flourishingeducation.co.uk to learn more about Fabienne's workListen to the  Flourishing Education PodcastLearn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project libraryVisit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environmentConnect with Tanya and UP Academy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey hereEnjoying the show? Leave us a review and help more people find us! bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcasts MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education. This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.
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