Welcome to "The Unrecycled Educator."
First Edition: Challenging Conventions, Inspiring Change
I’m Andrew Paterson, an adjunct professor specializing in strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Rooted in Bordeaux (France), I teach at a number of prominent European business schools.
In a world where higher education often clings to the comfort of the known, I choose the thrill of the unknown. My experience across European classrooms has demonstrated firsthand how traditional business school teaching methods are failing to prepare students for the complexities of today's world, which includes everything from the digital AI revolution to geopolitical stresses and health crises. This inadequacy in teaching is directly observable in students' plummeting attention spans, lackluster participation, and fading enthusiasm. Such behaviors not only reflect their disengagement but also signal an unpreparedness to tackle these multifaceted global challenges.
So why stick to the script when the script is outdated? This blog dares to toss aside the rote and the routine, and by doing so, we won't just learn; we'll innovate, right at the intersection of technology and raw human aspiration. Expect to me to challenge norms, share (embrace) mistakes, and ignite critical thinking with every read!
Why only 150 words per post? Because clarity emerges when we cut through the clutter, focusing solely on what truly matters—and that's enough for a one-minute read, sufficient to make a significant point.
Join me in redefining what it means to educate and be educated in the modern era. Let’s explore the unknown together and prepare to not just survive but thrive in the complexities of tomorrow.
Andrew