For Educators
Escape the Velvet Cage. Teach differently.
Cohort 5 starts in
You did not go into teaching to reproduce a broken system. But somewhere along the way, something quietly shifted — and the certainty you’re expected to perform started to feel like a cage. DISRUPT begins there.
The Approach
What Wonder helps educators do.
See
Recover sight of the economic stories running your school — the ones so embedded they have become invisible.
Question
Examine honestly what those stories cost — in student wellbeing, in your own joy as an educator, and in your school's ability to live its values.
Re-member
Reconnect with the reason you came into teaching — and help stitch back together what competition has pulled apart in your students and your school.
Teaching was supposed to be about wholeness.
But somewhere along the way, it got pulled asunder.
This is dismemberment. Not a dramatic rupture. A quiet, incremental severing — driven by a single economic story so embedded in how schools operate that most educators have stopped noticing it’s there.
Teaching was supposed to be about wholeness. But somewhere along the way, it got pulled asunder. The curriculum was separated from meaning. Assessment from curiosity. Wellbeing from the structures producing the anxiety. Global citizenship from the economic questions that would actually explain the world. And you — somewhere in the middle of all of it — were separated from the reason you came into this work.
The Thinking Routine
What is DISRUPT?
DISRUPT is a structured framework for deconstructing economic narratives — developed with teachers, for teachers, and refined through research. It doesn’t hand you answers. It gives you better questions.
D
Definition
What economic story is being told here, and how is it framed?
I
Incoherence
Where does this story contradict itself or fall apart?
S
Silver Bullet
What solution is being prescribed — and who does it serve?
R
Refutation
What evidence or argument challenges this narrative?
U
Unintended Consequences
What harms does this story produce that are rarely acknowledged?
P
Positionality
Who is speaking, from where, and what do they have to gain?
T
Theory's Assumptions
What must be true for this story to hold — and is it?
DISRUPT course
8 weeks that change how you see everything.
DISRUPT is not just another PD. It is an intellectual provocation and a practical toolkit — designed for educators who already sense something is wrong and are ready to name it, challenge it, and build something better.
- Fall 2026/ Spring 2027
- 8 Weeks
- Cohort-based · Global
- College Level Course
- Zoom · Wednesdays
- Research-Backed
Whether you teach economics, humanities, languages, sciences, or global citizenship — DISRUPT is for any educator who wants to understand the economic stories shaping our world and building the capacity to question them with students.
How It Works
Simple to start. Profound in impact.
01
The Quietly Dissatisfied Teacher
You teach well. Students like you. But something feels hollow — like the curriculum is asking you to prepare students for a world you don’t quite believe in. You keep finding yourself in conversations you can’t quite finish. DISRUPT names what you’re already sensing — and gives you somewhere to take it.
02
The IB / International School Educator
You teach Global Citizenship, Economics, Humanities, or Theory of Knowledge. You want your students to go deeper than surface-level awareness — into the real structural forces shaping their world.
03
The Head of Department Ready to Lead Change
You have authority to change curricula and culture. What you need is the intellectual framework to justify it, the tools to build it, and a community of practice to sustain it. That’s what DISRUPT provides.
What You'll Gain
Not just ideas. Intellectual tools.
“For any teacher seeking to understand the economic forces shaping our world, this course is an outstanding starting point. The most thought-provoking and enjoyable profession learning I have done in the last 5 years.”
Andrew Sheen
Global Citizenship Lead, Physics and TOK, Dulwich College Suzhou
Epistemic Recovery
See the economic stories embedded in your curriculum, your school culture, and your own assumptions — for the first time.
The DISRUPT Framework
A seven-lenses thinking routine you can apply to any text, policy, curriculum document, or classroom discussion — immediately.
A Community of Practice
A cohort of educators across the globe who share your frustrations, your curiosity, and your commitment to something better.
Practical Classroom Applications
Lesson designs, discussion protocols, and assessment approaches you can actually use — not abstract theory, but ready-to-deploy pedagogy.
What Educators Say
Across every subject. Across every year group.
Art. Chemistry. Physics. Early Years. Design. Languages. History. Business. Global Citizenship. Primary. Secondary.
DISRUPT works for all of them.
The diversity of subjects here is not accidental. When an art teacher and a physics teacher arrive at the same insight they had not noticed. This is Critical Economic Literacy at work.
“In a world where information is at the touch of a screen, educators’ role is to create the conditions where students can notice more, question more and make sense of the world around them, so they feel empowered and motivated to act ethically and responsibly within it. DISRUPT is much closer to this kind of learning that feels meaningful and worth engaging with.”
Dr Polly C.
Founder, With Intent Education
“We are trying to be part of the solution in the context of Global Citizenship Education, yet we often find ourselves part of the problem. CEL helps us examine what we know, why we know it, and how we perceive the world.”
Robin F.
Global Politics / History
“A critical lens on concepts including the implications of Neoliberal Economics. From an academic perspective it’s fantastic — a good mix of information and inspiration. Phenomenal.”
d'Arcy L.
Group Head of Sustainability & Global Citizenship
“CEL has not only reshaped my worldview but empowered me to take meaningful action. Personal choices can ripple outward, creating positive impact on the local economy, the environment, and even my own sense of well-being.”
Tammy C.
Chemistry
“This is a new model of being an educator — one that not only teaches students to think critically but inspires them to act. Action is a necessary continuation of education, especially in a world shaped by Neoliberal Economics.”
Kristina P.
Business and Economics
“A nourishing experience for me both as an educator and a learner. My teaching has plenty of space for this understanding — it adds another lens from which to view topics that arise in the IB course. Highly recommended.”
Stephanie B.
French and Spanish
“Now I can speak on a personal level — not just at a curriculum level — and model the principles of Global Citizenship Education while acknowledging the impacts of Neoliberal Economics. This is what I can bring to students.”
Nina W.
Art
“There are natural connections in any subject area when discussing Global Citizenship and economics. The DISRUPT thinking routines are very helpful — applicable across everything I teach.”
Jo A.
Design
“Insightful, eye-opening — things we have never thought about. The platform was easy to use. Really beautifully set up. The project made it real and will fit nicely into my teaching.”
Lara S.
Early Years
Real stakes.
Lasting impact.
Cohort 5 · Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
Individual Educator
- Full 8-week DISRUPT course access
- Live Wednesday sessions via Zoom
- Cohort community access
- Certificate of Completion
- The course is US$400 for individual educator
DISRUPT is an equal access program, scholarships available should cost be prohibitive
Cohort 5 · Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
School Group (3+ Educators)
- Everything in Individual Educator
- Group cohort space for your team
- Dedicated debrief sessions
- School-specific curriculum mapping support
- Invoice available for school billing
Bespoke pricing for school groups — let's talk. Pricing available on enquiry.
Questions
Things people often ask.
Do I need background in economics to take this course?
Not at all. DISRUPT is designed for educators across all subjects — humanities, sciences, arts, social studies, and beyond. The course builds your economic literacy from the ground up, with a focus on critical thinking rather than technical expertise.
How much time should I set aside each week?
Plan for approximately 3–4 hours per week: one live Wednesday Zoom session (typically 90 minutes), plus asynchronous reading, reflection tasks, and community engagement at your own pace.
What if I can't attend the live Wednesday sessions?
All live sessions are recorded and available within 24 hours. Attendance is strongly encouraged for community value, but the course is designed to be fully accessible for educators in different time zones.
Is this course accredited?
DISRUPT is not currently tied to formal accreditation, but provides a Certificate of Completion that many schools count toward professional development requirements. We are actively exploring formal accreditation partnerships. If this matters for your school, get in touch and we’ll talk it through.
Can my school fund my enrollment?
Yes — and we’d encourage it. Many participants are funded through professional development budgets. We can provide an invoice, a program outline, and a letter of endorsement for your school leadership if needed. Book a call with Cat to discuss.
I'm still not sure if this is right for me. Can I talk to someone?
Absolutely. That’s exactly what the ‘Book a Call’ option is for. We are here to answer any questions honestly and to discover pathways forward together.