IERG ideas discussed on TV
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2008-12-15 09:41
You can see a discussion of the IERG’s aims and work on the TV program “Your Education Matters,” hosted by Paul Shaker. 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 Gillian Judson
Left to right: Kieran Egan, Gillian Judson, and Paul Shaker. |