The Lure of Abstraction It can be intoxicating to realize that a whole world of abstract ideas exists that can explain and help us interpret the world of our daily lives. If supported in thinking in theoretical ways, many of our senior students/adult learners quickly and thoroughly take to the powerful understanding of the world […]
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IERG News & Updates October 2016 Topics include: Imaginative Education: International Scene Celebrations! Collaborate With Us: New Programs (Applications Now Open) Connect OnLine: #imaginEDchat Read about IE practice from imaginative educators around the galaxy Learning In Depth: Updates and Support Find out about the NEW LiDKiD sharing site Hear from LiD teachers […]
One Theme For The Entire Year?
Engaging The Philosophic Imagination: Concept-Centered Teaching By Marlene Roseboom Since completing my studies in Imaginative Education (IE) some years back, I keep refining my curriculum to try to more effectively engage my students’ imaginations. This includes English 10, a course I have taught for several years. While I have already incorporated several separate IE units […]