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Creativity, ingenuity and problem solving are some of the essential skills that young learners willl require to enable them to adapt and excel in the future. How can we best support the development of these skills?
In this issue we shine the spotlight on creativity with an interview with Dr Mark Glazebrook of GIRLS INVENT who shares his insights on how to foster innovative thinking. Also, Dr Judith Paphazy writes about how experiencing FLOW inspires enjoyment and deeper engagement in learning at Genazzano's junior school.
Catherine Brandon
Director, Genazzano Institute
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What are the ways in which parents and teachers can promote creative thinking? We spoke with 'Girls Invent' founder, inventor and father, Dr Mark Glazebrook to find out more.
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Is my teenager crazy?
A snapshot from Dr Greg Donoghue on teen brain development and why behaviour can seem odd.
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The Theory of Creativity
Inspiration from Disney - former Vice President of Innovation and Creativity, Duncan Wardle. (Tedx Talk)
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The Link between Creative Thinking and Learning
Dr Lakshini Mendis explores the neuroscience of creativity, suggesting that education that fosters creative thinking increases motivation and 'grows 'high functioning' students who are physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually engaged.'
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'Flow:' The pure enjoyment of creating.
"The secret of 'Flow' is that it makes the girls want to challenge themselves, it fires curiosity and it makes learning and doing exciting"
Dr Judith Paphazy on mentoring FLOW at Genazzano's Junior School.
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