The Leonardo Effect: Motivating Children to Achieve Through Interdisciplinary Learning

ISBN-13: 9780415604833 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 176 str.

Ivor Hickey; Deirdre Robson

Opis

This text consists of a series of chapters written by education lecturers who describe innovative approaches to the curriculum which make the integration of art and science possible, and the outcomes achievable under the Leonardo Effect.

Spis treści

1. Art Education at the Heart of Learning; 2. The Way Forward for Science Education; 3. The Leonardo Effect: Rationale, Methodology & Mechanism; 4. The Leonardo Effect: Putting Theory into Practice; 5. Analysis of Feedback from Schools taking part in The Leonardo Effect Pilot; 6. Buried Treasure: Uncovering Literacy Jewels in The Leonardo Effect; 7. Creativity on Fire in Ynystawe; 8. Jordanstown School Applies The Leonardo Effect in Teaching with Children who are Deaf or Visually Impaired; 9: A Head Teacher Reflects; 10. Walking the Earth with our Eyes Turned Skyward; 11. Synchronised Integration of Art and Science: a Model for Excellence in the Scottish Primary Classroom; 12. A Student Teacher Asks: Can The Leonardo Effect Enhance Literacy Attainment in Boys?; 13: Assessment of Leonardo Effect Learning in our School