logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2023
18m 28s

Episode 138: Financial Literacy - 5 Year...

The School of School
About this episode

Credit card chaos, Fear of maths, and more. This week we’re looking at a hot topic - Financial Literacy. Are the mechanics for financial literacy already being taught in schools? Does the buck fall with content creators and teachers to install anti-fear mindsets? Plus, do children understand the dangers and magnitude of virtual payments on video games?


Up next
Nov 20
Episode 231: Generalisation — key for fostering adaptability, independence, and problem-solving abilities
<p>The next core competency our hosts want to chat about is Generalisation. How important is it for learners to make links and apply certain knowledge to new and varied situations? Plus, ever heard of Zoltan Dienes? Andy explains the two types of variation that Dienes is famous f ... Show More
12m 36s
Nov 13
Episode 230: Exploring the 5 Core Competencies - Visualisation
Over the next five weeks we’re diving into the '5 Core Competencies'. This week, we look at visualisation, a crucial skill needed for problem solving. Our trio discuss the importance of Jerome Bruner's CPA approach, the dangers of rote, and more! 
9m 58s
Nov 6
Episode 229: Teachers only get THIS many hours of maths training
Oboe experts, Being anti-maths, and more. We’re reposting this fantastic episode about teacher training — with our hosts looking into how many hours teachers actually get to explore maths during their training. How serious can the knock-on effects be if something is misunderstood ... Show More
21m 4s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2020
Teaching your children to be financially-savvy
Educating children about how to manage money is vital for their future. But with lessons in financial literacy sometimes on the more basic side, it falls to parents to pass on those early messages on effective financial behaviour. A 2019 study by Visa found that 43 per cent of th ... Show More
29m 45s
Feb 2017
300 TMD Math Is a Playground…So Play!
What’s the point of learning math? Why is it so important that kids are exposed to mathematical thinking? And what do parents and teachers need to know about learning real math? Keep on listening to find out! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2mINl8z 
7m 2s
Feb 2021
A Weapon for Capitalism: Financial Education
Today it’s clearer than ever, the problem facing millions of people around the world is the lack of financial education being taught in our schools. In this episode, our guests discuss how what the world needs more now than ever is entrepreneurs and investors with a high financia ... Show More
39m 46s
Aug 2022
Episode 17 Hard learned personal finance lessons
Today’s episode is about all the lessons I had to learn after destroying my personal finances post college. At one point racking up $20,000 in credit card debt while buying a $50,000 speed boat I couldn&apos;t afford all because of a flawed view of my income potential and persona ... Show More
33m 51s
Jun 2023
"How Should We Teach Our Teens About Money When We Are Not Great At It Ourselves?" (Listener Intervention)
Because personal finance isn’t taught in school, when it comes to money, we turn to the source for all of our answers to the questions that don’t get discussed in the classroom: our parents. This has been on Money Rehabber Reyna’s mind. Today, Nicole invites her on the show to gi ... Show More
30m 49s
Jan 2024
Money News: Conquer Your Part of $1.2 Trillion in U.S. Credit Card Debt
Understand the implications of Americans’ $1.2 trillion credit card debt, the latest inflation stats, and SAVE plan news. Are you eligible for student loan forgiveness if you’ve been on the SAVE plan? What do the Commerce Department’s latest inflation figures mean for how much th ... Show More
16m 28s
Apr 2024
How Financial Literacy Helps Underserved Students | David Musto
Wharton’s David Musto talks about Penn’s financial literacy course, which is being taught to high school students across the country. It’s just one of the programs at the Stevens Center to help younger people understand money and make better financial decisions. This Ripple Effec ... Show More
13m 44s
Apr 2019
Overcome Math Anxiety to Conquer Your Finances with Danica McKellar
<p>Today's question for the Kwik Brain community is: how do you overcome math anxiety to the point that you can improve your finances?</p> <p>You might know Danica from her role as Winnie Cooper in Wonder Years, but what you might not know is that in addition to her lifelong acti ... Show More
13m 52s
Apr 2023
353- What Rich People Teach Their Kids About Money with Daymond John
Want to raise kids who are money-smart and successful? Then listen up, because this is definitely not taught in schools. Daymond John, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and Shark Tank investor shares a proven 3-step money plan even a 6-year-old can understand. Get ready to set yo ... Show More
38m 15s
Dec 2023
“Great Buys” in Education: Maximizing learning in low and middle-income countries
In this episode, we are featuring Benjamin Piper, the Director of Global Education at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Ben sheds light on the groundbreaking work of the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel (GEEAP). With an exhaustive analysis of over 13,000 academic studi ... Show More
28m 28s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami