Saturday, February 26, 2011

Imagination in Education - What's the story?

Imagination in Education- The neglected dimension- Kieran Egan    
Somatic- Mythic- Romantic -Philosophic -Ironic stages of development
Mythic- Mystery, Stories, Metaphor, Imagery, Play, Drama, Dance, Song, Art...... put the spirit, creative, mystery into learning.
Romantic - Extremes of experience, Associated with the heroic, sense of wonder, the imaginative eye.
Connect with learners by using their points of reference. Engage them- turn them on to learning.
Give them freedom to explore and discover, plant seeds for them to investigate
Listen to learners - try to live in their world
Build relationships and trust.





Cognitive Tools Full Reading
http://www.ierg.net/
ierg frameworks and lesson plans

Teach less learn more.
Provide a flexible learning space designed for them, not for adults....
The staff room is the best learning space in our school but learners aren't allowed in!

BMW billboard -   Happiness  = Affluence   - shocking

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