What the facility does
Celebrates and develops imaginative practices and programs in schools, workplaces and communities; collaborates with organizations to increase imaginative engagement and innovation.
Areas of expertise
The lab’s work is interdisciplinary and international in scope. Primarily, the team works with educators, researchers, and school administrators in all learning contexts (PreK-graduate school) to improve education by introducing innovative practices and programs that engage the emotions and imaginations of students in learning. They work with non-educational organizations to increase engagement, imagination and creativity in the workplace, providing online, free, professional development/networking/coaching/mentoring.
Research services
- Workshops/seminars/coaching/mentoring/conferences for teachers and/or administrators and for any interested organization around increasing imagination/engagement
- Graduate programs in curriculum/pedagogy and educational leadership
- Aboriginal education principles and programs
- Program development/implementation/expansion support: Learning in Depth program, Whole school projects program, Imaginative Ecological education program, Walking Curriculum
- New formats for planning teaching; resources; online professional development/networking
Sectors of application
- Arts and cultural industries
- Education
- Management and business related services
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment |
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| 3 workstations with basic computing and printing technologies |