Crafting Futures: Diana Munoz on the Impact of Education for Non-Traditional Students

Diana Munoz from Oxford Business College shares her inspiring insights on the transformative power of education for underprivileged students, many of whom have fled conflict or difficult circumstances in their home countries. The college offers a unique environment tailored for mature students, providing them with the opportunity to earn a degree in business management while balancing work and family responsibilities. Diana emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and open atmosphere where students feel heard and valued, highlighting the college's commitment to listening to the student voice. She recounts touching stories, such as that of a 75-year-old graduate who overcame language barriers and personal challenges to achieve her academic goals. Through innovative teaching methods and a strong community spirit, Oxford Business College aims to empower its students to change their lives and futures, fostering entrepreneurial aspirations and personal growth.Takeaways: Diana Munoz emphasizes the transformative journey of adult students at Oxford Business College. The college provides opportunities for underprivileged students to gain degrees in business management. Learning at Oxford Business College fosters critical thinking and leadership skills among diverse students. The college's open door policy allows students to seek help and support whenever needed. Diana mentions the importance of knowledge as a powerful tool for personal growth. Student life at Oxford Business College includes flexibility to accommodate work and family responsibilities. Websitehttps://oxfordbusinesscollege.ac.uk/Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)https://nape.org.uk/Discover more about Education on Fire🔥 https://www.educationonfire.com/🔥 Support the show with a One-Off Tiphttps://educationonfire.com/support🔥 Ecamm Free Trial – How I record and produce this show.https://educationonfire.com/ecamm🔥 Captivate.FM – My podcast hosthttps://educationonfire.com/captivate🔥 Descript - My Editing...

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Do you feel the education system is sucking the life out of you and the pupils you serve? I think many of us wish we could click our fingers and make it fit for purpose. A place of growth with shared learning that empowers pupils to be their best selves, so they can create a world they want to inhabit now and in the future. While a magic wand or a visionary politician might sound like the answer I believe change is already happening. Educators are changing futures one conversation at a time. New technology and the environments where we learn are beginning to look different both in and out of the classroom. I hope you are seeing this first hand and are excited about what you can share with your pupils. We are having conversations, sharing organisations and communities that are supporting education in a way that you may have not experienced. Educational change will come from us all working in way that supports the best interests of each of our pupils, personalised learning. Governments and policy makers will follow when they see fully how it can be different. So let us teach, coach, mentor and create an environment that fuels every child with feedback, inspiration, resilience and empowerment. The Education on Fire community is shining the torch, so no matter where you are in the world or how you are supporting children this podcast is here for you. ‘Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.’