minds4learning Friday 14/11/2014
Imagination, Enquiry and Critical Thinking
A one day course for all practitioners in the EYFS
‘Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution.’
Albert Einstein
‘Imagination is the primary gift of human consciousness. In imagination, we can step out of the here and now.’
Ken Robinson (2011)
‘People with the ability to think creatively and critically are being increasingly recognised as essential for a society to flourish.’
Nancy Stewart (2011)
We will focus on:
Facilitators: Helen Banks, Gill Coathup, and Felicity Thomas
Date: Friday 14/11/2014 Time: 9.30-3.30
Venue: Earlham Early Years, Centre Cadge Road, Norwich. NR5 8DB
Course fees: £60 per delegate, £100 for two delegates from the same setting. This includes a sandwich lunch, tea, and coffee
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Albert Einstein
‘Imagination is the primary gift of human consciousness. In imagination, we can step out of the here and now.’
Ken Robinson (2011)
‘People with the ability to think creatively and critically are being increasingly recognised as essential for a society to flourish.’
Nancy Stewart (2011)
We will focus on:
- Creativity and critical thinking as a key aspect of the characteristics of effective learning.
- Why and how imagination, enquiry and critical thinking should be nurtured in our work with young children.
- Practical ways to encourage children’s use of imagination and possibility thinking.
- Helping children to think about their own thinking.
- The adult role in supporting imagination, enquiry and critical thinking.
- The balance between structure and freedom
Facilitators: Helen Banks, Gill Coathup, and Felicity Thomas
Date: Friday 14/11/2014 Time: 9.30-3.30
Venue: Earlham Early Years, Centre Cadge Road, Norwich. NR5 8DB
Course fees: £60 per delegate, £100 for two delegates from the same setting. This includes a sandwich lunch, tea, and coffee
Click here to book: