Episode 521: Schools as Tide Pools—The Seasonal Rhythms of Learning

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Today’s episode proposes a radical shift in how we view the educational environment, moving away from rigid, industrial schedules and toward a natural, cyclical approach. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, argues that students function more like tide pools than predictable rivers, suggesting that academic expectations should align with seasonal rhythms rather than the mechanical clock. By prioritising student readiness over compliance, she advocates for a system that honors individual growth cycles and the “gestalt” nature of learning. She encourages educators to reject dominion-based efficiency in favor of traditional wisdom and earth-centered timing. Ultimately, she envisions classrooms as nurturing shorelines where teachers act as observers of a child's natural progression.Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/executive-functioning-schools-asLet me know what you think.The AutSide is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autside.substack.com/subscribe

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