On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Shawnee Caruthers is joined by New Pathways Senior Fellow Timothy Jones to discuss one of our New Pathways Design Principles: Purposeful. When designing pathways, they must “help learners identify strengths and interests and match them with possible futures. With a growing sense of purpose, learners spot opportunities and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.”  

 

Links:

 * New Pathways [http://gettingsmart.com/series/new-pathways/]

 * View All Design Principles Episodes [https://www.gettingsmart.com/2023/04/12/why-are-new-pathways-essential/]

 

New Pathways Design Principle: Purposeful

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