Podcast: A fresh perspective on learning: Barbara Oakley's NZ odyssey
Dr Oliver Hartwich
Professor Barbara Oakley
31 July, 2025
In this episode, Oliver talks to Professor Barbara Oakley about her six-month stint as a visiting senior fellow at The New Zealand Initiative, marking her farewell to her time here in New Zealand.
Reflecting on her work here, Barbara shares insights into education, discussing the challenges of student-centred learning, her work with the Initiative, and the video project she's created with Michael Johnston to help transform teaching approaches.
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