IERG ideas discussed on TV

Paul Shaker leads a discussion of the roles of emotion, imagination, and engaging children in learning, exploring the sense in which the imagination can be seen as “one of the great workhorses of learning. You can view the show on-line here:

http://www.educ.sfu.ca/media_room/education_matters/December2008.html 

The show is introduced as follows:

“Traditionally, it was expected that the elementary school curriculum would provide basic literacies and prepare children for high school. University or college attendance would in many cases follow. This raises the questions: Is the B.C. school curriculum preparing our students for the real world, as well as higher education? What skills and experiences, including those not measured by standardized tests, might our students need to develop to be ready for a complex world? What commitments have been made to ensure we are educating well-rounded students? What more can be done? How can parents help their children get a head start in making school a meaningful experience?

Guests:


Kieran Egan
Professor, Faculty of Education, SFU, Director, Imaginative Education Research Group

Gillian Judson
Doctoral Student and Researcher, Faculty of Education, IERG Program”