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 […]
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Tips For Imaginative Educators: #6 Engage The Body
Human beings have bodies. Obvious? Maybe. But few people seem to teach accordingly. The fact we have bodies has HUGE educational implications. It means that wherever we are, we have a set of tools that help us to learn new things and to make sense of our experiences. Kieran Egan’s theory of Imaginative Education reminds us of this: […]
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 […]