<![CDATA[The Learning Curve by Nord Anglia Education]]>951f946b-c13d-560d-b584-0457f482bb9fThu, 06 Aug 2026 02:00:17 +0000Captivate.fmHfu Reisenhoferhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/315e7756-cd90-456c-b278-9b3b7e0d9d08/Podcast-Thumbnail-and-Meta-Social-Media-3x-100-3000.jpgThe Learning Curve by Nord Anglia EducationHfu ReisenhoferHfu ReisenhoferEvery parent has them. The questions you Google late at night. The conversations you replay after the school run. The moments when you wonder whether you’re getting it right. Presented by Nord Anglia Education in the Middle East and hosted by former journalist Hfu Reisenhofer, The Learning Curve explores the realities of raising, supporting, and educating children today. From choosing the right school and navigating friendships to AI, exams, university, and everything in between, we tackle the questions families are already asking. Expect thoughtful conversations, expert guests, honest opinions, and the occasional uncomfortable truth – always without jargon, judgement, or sales pitches. If you’re looking for a little more clarity, a little more confidence, and the reassurance that you’re not figuring it all out alone, you’re in the right place.https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/the-learning-curvefalseepisodicnopodcastWhy play matters more than we thinkWhy play matters more than we thinkMany of us think of play as the opposite of serious learning – something children naturally grow out of as they get older. But what if we've got it completely wrong?

In this episode, Kate Kelly, PYP Coordinator at Swiss International Scientific School Dubai, explains why play remains one of the most powerful ways children learn. From creativity and confidence to curiosity, resilience, and problem-solving, we explore why play belongs at the heart of education and not just on the sidelines.

We also explore whether kids today have enough time and freedom to simply be children, why boredom can sometimes be the spark for imagination, and what parents can do to create more space for meaningful play at home.

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In this episode, Kate Kelly, PYP Coordinator at Swiss International Scientific School Dubai, explains why play remains one of the most powerful ways children learn. From creativity and confidence to curiosity, resilience, and problem-solving, we explore why play belongs at the heart of education and not just on the sidelines.

We also explore whether kids today have enough time and freedom to simply be children, why boredom can sometimes be the spark for imagination, and what parents can do to create more space for meaningful play at home.

]]>f3aa0aaf-f767-4018-bc5e-7aae43bea7eeThu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +040028:26falsefull1331AI in school: What's the point?AI in school: What's the point?Artificial intelligence is changing education faster than almost anything we’ve seen before. So what should children still learn? How should schools use AI responsibly? And which human skills will matter most in the years ahead?

AI expert Professor Rose Luckin and computer science teacher Gurbinder Mander join host Hfu Reisenhofer to separate the hype from the reality and explore how AI is reshaping classrooms, careers, and the future of learning.

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AI expert Professor Rose Luckin and computer science teacher Gurbinder Mander join host Hfu Reisenhofer to separate the hype from the reality and explore how AI is reshaping classrooms, careers, and the future of learning.

]]>f5fcb49f-2fc1-4399-b21e-dbd6ebf75882Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +040047:05falsefull1221Is my child struggling – or just normal?Is my child struggling – or just normal?Every parent has wondered it: is this a phase, a wobble, or something more? We explore how to tell normal ups and downs from genuine red flags. And what we can realistically expect schools to do when children need support.

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