Koichi Haseyama

Originally from Japan, Koichi has come to this point of his career after 25+ years of experience in diverse educational settings (Pre-K, K-12, postsecondary, lifelong learning), domestically and internationally. Koichi believes that meaningful and engaging learning occurs in human connections and relationships. These social contacts for education are not only about transmitting and carrying on pre-validated knowledge, but also about making matters that are familiar to learners (and educators) unfamiliar. This pedagogy of unfamiliarization is key to cultivating critical thinking and the abilities to appreciate the ambiguity in, of, and for our wisdom.