Revolutionizing Education: Agile@School® Methodology Unveiled with André De Sousa

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Mob Mentality Show! In this episode with André De Sousa we dive deep into the innovative approach of Agile@School® methodology and its transformative impact on education.

Join us as we explore various facets of this groundbreaking methodology, including pairing and mobbing within the school environment, the criteria for selecting pairs/mobs and granting autonomy to students. André De Sousa sheds light on how work is allocated and curated, alongside discussions on eduScrum, curriculum, excellence, and code quality.

Discover student reactions to newfound autonomy, the significance of reflection and retro cadence, and the broader scope of the methodology across different educational settings. André shares insights into the integration of Agile@School® in coding schools, emphasizing its unique aspects compared to traditional educational experiences.

We unravel the remarkable journey of a school story, evolving from a modest start to educating 450 students within six years, some of whom began with no prior coding experience. Listen as we explore the pivotal roles of mentors, their inspiring influence on students, and how former students contribute by teaching current peers.

Intrigued by the logistics of "20% Google Time," apprenticeships during degree programs, and subsequent job offers post-degree? André discusses experimentation, failure, Kanban Gemba Walk, and constructive feedback mechanisms among students.

Learn about the impressive results achieved by the school by the third and fifth year, the emotional responses and feedback from students, and the ambitious scaling to two classrooms. This episode is a treasure trove of insights into a methodology reshaping the educational landscape.

Tune in for an inspiring and informative discussion that could revolutionize the way we perceive and approach education. Don't miss this episode of The Mob Mentality Show!

Video and show notes: https://youtu.be/c0tRUTQkPV0