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Thinker, Learner, Dreamer, Doer: Innovative Pedagogies for Cultivating Every Student's Potential
Master the Age of Complexity through innovative growth.
From far-reaching impacts of COVID-19 to environmental and economic concerns, we're living in the Age of Complexity that will likely be with us for generations to come. How then can schools and organizations change their learning environments to foster innovative thinking in students when the Age of Complexity is always at the forefront? Peter Gamwell and Jane Daly answer that question and more by demonstrating how to understand problems the world faces as living, changing systems.
Built on the philosophy that the prosperity of any organization is directly proportional to how it values its people, affords them autonomy, and gives them creative rein, this book provides resources including:
A new way to define brilliance, and 10 specific ways you can shift your organization to prepare your school and community for the Age of Complexity Detailed case studies from schools excelling in the Age of Complexity Links to videos showcasing real-world students and educators in action Key takeaways highlighting each chapter's critical content Reflective questions to facilitate the application of ideas into school and district settings Actionable strategies to use in classrooms and school communities As the world continues to grow more complex, this resource provides timely direction on how to think big about innovative growth, even if the first step is small.
From far-reaching impacts of COVID-19 to environmental and economic concerns, we're living in the Age of Complexity that will likely be with us for generations to come. How then can schools and organizations change their learning environments to foster innovative thinking in students when the Age of Complexity is always at the forefront? Peter Gamwell and Jane Daly answer that question and more by demonstrating how to understand problems the world faces as living, changing systems.
Built on the philosophy that the prosperity of any organization is directly proportional to how it values its people, affords them autonomy, and gives them creative rein, this book provides resources including:
A new way to define brilliance, and 10 specific ways you can shift your organization to prepare your school and community for the Age of Complexity Detailed case studies from schools excelling in the Age of Complexity Links to videos showcasing real-world students and educators in action Key takeaways highlighting each chapter's critical content Reflective questions to facilitate the application of ideas into school and district settings Actionable strategies to use in classrooms and school communities As the world continues to grow more complex, this resource provides timely direction on how to think big about innovative growth, even if the first step is small.
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Published March 24, 2022
About the author
Peter Gamwell
2 books3 followersBorn in Liverpool, England, Peter Gamwell is an author, presenter and an award-winning leader in education who has worked in both central and eastern Canada and abroad. He is recently retired from the role of Superintendent, responsible for District Leadership Development with the 75,000-student Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), where he also served as the Board lead for Aboriginal education from 2006 until 2012. Peter's book, The Wonder Wall: Leading Creative Schools and Organizations in an Age of Complexity, is available through Corwin Press:
https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/the-w...
The Foreword is written by Sir Ken Robinson.
Peter has become recognized nationally and internationally as a leader and catalyst for district-wide initiatives that inspire and advance education; student, faculty, community and business engagement; and strength-based models and creative thinking. He has developed numerous presentations and papers on these topics, and is regularly invited to speak both nationally and internationally.
With a reputation for engaging, compelling and practical ideas, Peter has advised academia, the business community and government departments at all levels on how to develop strategy to imbue creativity throughout an organization, as well as to create environments for optimal learning and engagement. Peter has been invited to sit on the Global Distinguished Leadership Panel at the Canadian Principals’ Association conference, Banff, Alberta; on the creativity expert panel at the World Creativity Forum in Oklahoma; and was appointed to the Board of Directors for the US-based National Creativity Network. His presentation style is engaging, dynamic - and a lot of fun!
In his spare time, Peter plays in a blues/rock band, and has been featured as an entertainer on provincial and national radio and television. He lives in Ottawa, Canada with his wife, Liz, and has two grown children.
https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/the-w...
The Foreword is written by Sir Ken Robinson.
Peter has become recognized nationally and internationally as a leader and catalyst for district-wide initiatives that inspire and advance education; student, faculty, community and business engagement; and strength-based models and creative thinking. He has developed numerous presentations and papers on these topics, and is regularly invited to speak both nationally and internationally.
With a reputation for engaging, compelling and practical ideas, Peter has advised academia, the business community and government departments at all levels on how to develop strategy to imbue creativity throughout an organization, as well as to create environments for optimal learning and engagement. Peter has been invited to sit on the Global Distinguished Leadership Panel at the Canadian Principals’ Association conference, Banff, Alberta; on the creativity expert panel at the World Creativity Forum in Oklahoma; and was appointed to the Board of Directors for the US-based National Creativity Network. His presentation style is engaging, dynamic - and a lot of fun!
In his spare time, Peter plays in a blues/rock band, and has been featured as an entertainer on provincial and national radio and television. He lives in Ottawa, Canada with his wife, Liz, and has two grown children.
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November 4, 2024
Peter Gamwell and Jane Daly do a beautiful job explaining how schools and workplaces are communities that not only function but THRIVE best when cultivated. Thus, workplaces have a culture, which with open, growth-minded, creative approaches can be Learning Cultures that truly support all learners. This book is a rare combination of being practical with strategies and take-ways that can be applied to one's own work setting, while also offering paradigm-shifting philosophy. The book is inspirational, reminding us how to lean in to including and valuing every single learner and person in a community. I recommend this book for any and all involved in designing more innovative, inclusive and restorative classroom and workplaces.
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