Engaging Imagination: Helping Students Become Creative and Reflective Thinkers
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (543 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1118409477 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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With this book, the authors intend to add to the library of resources on alternative modes of learning and assessment and to link the literature of creativity, imagination, and play explicitly to reflective practice. And although the book is about practical application, it takes much more of a “what if” than a “how to” approach to evoking critical reflection. It is a text of different voices: stories, case studies, anecdotes, and project descriptions. This is an invaluable resource for educators at all levels who seek to integrate imaginative learning exercises to help students develop the skills necessary for productive critical reflection.Written for teachers at all levels who wi
For more than 40 years, he has taught in England, Canada, Australia, and the United States. A six-time winner of the Cyril O. BROOKFIELD is the John Ireland Endowed Chair at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her publications on these and other subjects include a monograph, solo and coauthored book chapters, and journal articles.STEPHEN D. ALISON JAMES is a Principal Fellow of the
Well design, well organized book with clear and actionable tools for creating a more critical thinking student/person An excellent resource and guide for both parents and teachers alike. This book reads like an academic research and is well researched with clear theoretical ideas and practical actions - visual methods, play and story etc, for teachers to guide students to be more reflective and critical in their thinking. Of which one of the most fundamental and important step is "engaging" the student's mind (and imagination).The book is well designed and organized with explanation and su. "A Phenomenal Scholarly Text for Education Students and Those Who Teach" according to Dr. E. I grabbed this academic text to use as source material for a scholarly paper. I enjoyed the anecdotes. For instance, I did not know that Joe Strummer (of The Clash) had a "spliff bunker" that he used when recording (1A Phenomenal Scholarly Text for Education Students and Those Who Teach Dr. E I grabbed this academic text to use as source material for a scholarly paper. I enjoyed the anecdotes. For instance, I did not know that Joe Strummer (of The Clash) had a "spliff bunker" that he used when recording (145). Of course, the authors then connect that to the use of "pods" to inspire creativity (and the writers are certain to voice that they are not advocating in-class drug-use which is hilarious I LOVE scholars with a sense of humor). I also found the frequent . 5). Of course, the authors then connect that to the use of "pods" to inspire creativity (and the writers are certain to voice that they are not advocating in-class drug-use which is hilarious I LOVE scholars with a sense of humor). I also found the frequent . Great resource for teachers Jane Rosenthal This is a good resource of practical ideas for fostering reflection and creativity in school environments. I particularly like the authors' discussion of why students are so resistant to reflective learning approaches, which is why, in turn, teachers are resistant to use these techniques. The authors are very knowledgeable and thorough, but to some it may seem highly academic (I don't think this is a bad thing at all) As such, this would be an excellent resource for teacher
How to nurture creativity in tomorrow’s innovators—today’s college students When asked what they want colleges to emphasize most, employers didn’t put science, computing, math, or business management first. According to AAC&U’s 2013 employer survey, 95% of employers give hiring preference to college graduates with skills that will enable them to contribute to innovation in the workplace. This book:shows why building creative skills pays dividends in the classroom and in students’ professional lives long after graduation;offers research-based, classroom-tested approaches to cultivating creativity and innovation in the college setting;provides practical tools for incorporating “play” into the college curriculum;draws on recent advances in the corporate sector where creative approaches have been adopted to reinvigorate thinking and problem-solving processes; andincludes examples from a variety of disciplines and settings.Engaging Imagination is for college and university faculty who need to prepare students for the real challenges of tomorrow’s workplace.. In Engaging Imagination: Helping Students Become Creative and Reflective Thinkers, two leading educators help college instructors across disciplines engage students in nurturing creativity and innovation for success beyond the classroom. Brookfield, bestselling author, outline how creative exploration can extend students