Speaking in Codes
Andrew Vosko and Shamini Dias discuss the intersections of language, discipline, and metacognition in transdisciplinary studies. They explore the complexities of code-switching and the power of metaphorical thinking in shaping institutional perceptions and systems change, emphasizing the importance of fostering empathy and understanding through transdisciplinary literacies and transforming education into a collaborative community of practice. They encourage embracing ambiguity and uncertainty to tackle complex problems and show the need for a more empowering perspective on institutions and their potential for positive change.
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Show Notes
0:00: Language and its role in shaping our understanding of the world
10:26: Transdisciplinary studies, literacies, and intersectionality
15:00: Language acquisition and multilingualism
19:20: Language barriers in collaboration, with a focus on institutions and their perceived negative connotations
25:39: Using metaphors to shape understanding of institutions and their impact on society
28:36: Metaphorical thinking, peace, and its evolution in context
32:47: Reclaiming language and redefining terms like queer and education.
35:24: Education metaphors and their impact on teaching and learning
37:00: Education as a community of practice, co-creative and adaptive, with the power to effect change
42:14: Transdisciplinary studies, language, and imagination for problem-solving in post-normal times.