The world is full of heroes. Some of our heroes are people that exemplify qualities such as ingenuity, flexibility, agility, determination, or reliability. For example, we are impressed by the extraordinary speed and strength of basketball player Lebron James or the extraordinary agility and accuracy of soccer player Lionel Messi. We are awestruck by the perceptiveness and intelligence of scientist Marie Curie. […]
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Random thoughts on all aspects of education
Tips For Imaginative Educators: #7 Identify The Unknown
Everyone loves a puzzle. Imaginative teachers pull their students in; they intrigue them. They puzzle them. Of course, leaving students puzzling doesn’t mean leaving them confused. By puzzling I mean capturing students’ curiosity. Mystery intrigues us; it evokes emotion. The world is full of unanswered questions and puzzles. What’s more intriguing than that? Kieran Egan suggests that one of the worst things […]
“The more you know about something the easier it is to be imaginative about it.”
or Why Knowing A Lot Helps The Imagination By Dr. Kieran Egan We all value imaginative uses of knowledge when we see them transforming our lives and the world in beneficial ways. And yet many teachers neglect imagination. For many, the word “imagination” suggests something that opposes imperatives of our test-driven schooling: efficient teaching of a […]