Education Bookcast

This is the very first episode of Education Bookcast, in which I introduce myself and the podcast. I will leave a brief introduction here in the description also.   Brief introduction to the podcast Education Bookcast is a podcast in which I talk about one book or article relating to education per episode. The intended audience is mainly teachers and parents who would like to know more about education, but do not have the time and energy to read stacks of books or chase up references. Topics covered are very broad, and include: - various aspects of educational psychology (such as motivation, intelligence, exam anxiety, and self-esteem); - cognitive science (including memory research, expertise research, flow and optimal experience); - neurology; - cognitive, social, and character development; - history, philosophy, and economics of education; - teaching techniques and approaches; - studies of great teachers; - types of educational institutions and experiences (such as Waldorf-Steiner schools, Montessori schoo