Greetings fellow imagination accomplices! Our book on imagination in leadership is ready for pre-order! (Publication date: March 24, 2023). Cultivating Imagination in Leadership: Transforming Schools and Communities provides a theoretical understanding of how imagination contributes to effective leadership, as well as practical tools all educational leaders can employ to cultivate their imaginations and the imaginations of others in […]
The Heroic Classroom – The Return
By Christa Smith (formally Rawlings) (MEd in IE; Grade 6/7 Teacher, Learning in Depth Teacher) Welcome back to The Heroic Classroom series! Over the course of the school year I have been on the hunt for two things: 1. Reflections on my lessons and how various Heroic Qualities present themselves. 2. Observations of how/if students recognize Cognitive Tools in action […]
Have you heard about Spring TIPS (Teaching Imagination in Place)?
Calling all Walking Curriculum and Imaginative Ecological Education enthusiasts! Enrich your imaginative ecological outdoor teaching practices in this FREE Spring 2023 event. Spring TIPS (Teaching Imagination in Place) is designed to help you dig deeper into imagination-focused practices and unearth the principles that infuse A Walking Curriculum. Over 3 weeks of learning in a self-paced […]
Charting the Seas of Core Competencies: an Imaginative Education (IE) Exploration
By Katie Grigg (MEd in imaginative Education, deep diving and exploring the beautiful ocean of teaching on a daily basis!) Get ready for the voyage of your life! The core competency ship is taking off right now – hop aboard if you want to know more! The inspiration for my action research project stemmed […]