Educator Summer Session: "'Let's Imagine...': Embracing Imagination as the Heart of Education"
850/860 Escondido Rd.
Stanford, CA 94305
"Let's Imagine..." Embracing Imagination as the Heart of Education
“Imagination is the source of every form of human achievement. And it’s the one thing that I believe we are systematically jeopardizing in the way we educate our children and ourselves.” – Sir Ken Robinson
This 3-day session explores the importance of imagination in young children’s lives and educational journeys. Through activities, presentations, classroom observation, and discussions, participants will consider the many ways in which children utilize imagination for making sense of the world and envisioning new possibilities. Not only will the sessions highlight how the classroom environment can strengthen imagination, but also the critical role it plays in a range of human thought, including storytelling and narrative, perspective-taking, art, scientific inquiry, and more.
Session Days and Times:
Wednesday, July 26: 10:00am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, July 27: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, July 28: 8:30 - 3:00 pm
Sample Schedule:
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10:00-10:30 10:30-11:30 11:30-12:30 12:30-1:30 1:30-2:30 2:30-2:45 2:45-3:00 3:00-4:30 4:30-4:45 4:45-5:15 5:15-6:00 6:00-7:00 |
Welcome, Introductions Interactive activity/art experience Introductory Presentation Lunch Tour Questions and debrief Break Presentation Break Reflection Exercise Classroom Experience Catered Dinner |
Certificate of course completion provided. Separately, in conjunction with Stanford Continuing Studies Program Special Programs (CSP SP), participants can receive an optional 2 units or 20 professional development hours upon course completion for an additional $75 (paid separately by check).
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