My twitter handle will seem a bit strange to some readers. Especially to anyone who is unfamiliar with the educational philosophy of Kieran Egan, the principles of Imaginative Education, or the practices of the Imaginative Education Research Group. I am: @perfinker The premise of this term—coined by David L. Krech—is that human being never […]
Month: January 2016
A Walking Curriculum: Supporting Learning Through Focused Walking (K-12)
Walking Curriculum: Sample Walks New to the Walking Curriculum? Find out more here. These walking-focused learning activities are for all educators. As you teach curriculum topics, you can engage students with the natural world in your community or schoolyard. Each walking theme is followed by at least one imagination-focused question, challenge, or activity. These prompts are all tools in the imaginative educator’s […]
Calling All Imaginative (Math) Teachers
Recommended Resource for ALL Imaginative Teachers: The BBC Earth website is a great resource for imaginative teaching. The articles reveal the exotic, bizarre, unique and awe-inspiring features of the world. They all evoke wonder. There is even a section called Record Breakers: The animals and plants that push the limits. Hello: Extremes & Limits of Reality learning tool! Example for Math […]