Episode #18
What Can IB and India Learn From Each Other? with Gayatri Mehta
Send us Fan Mail What does the growth of IB in India tell us about the opportunities—and challenges—of bringing IB philosophy into different educational cultures? In this episode, Jon talks with longtime IB educator Gayatri Mehta about the place of IB within India’s remarkably diverse educational landscape. Their conversation moves from families seeking rigorous, internationally recognized education to the challenges students and teachers face when moving from finding the “right answer” to inquiry, questioning, and making meaning for themselves. Gayatri also reflects candidly on the adjustment teachers make when they stop seeing teaching primarily as explaining and begin creating space for students to think. Ultimately, the conversation moves beyond how IB might grow in India to a more interesting question: What can IB and India learn from each other—and how can education give students the confidence and agency to challenge ideas for themselves? Course resources: Description on the IB Website Subject Brief Email IB Matters: IBMatters@mnibschools.org Instagram (IB_Matters) Twitter @MattersIB IB Matters website MN Association of IB World Schools (MNIB) website Donate to IB Matters Podcast: Education by Design with host Phil Evans IB Matters T-shirts (and other MNIB clothing) To appear on the podcast or if you would like to sponsor the podcast, please contact us at the email above.
