1st Edition
The Leonardo Effect: Motivating Children To Achieve Through Interdisciplinary Learning
176 Pages
12 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
172 Pages
12 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
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'Children learned more in a week than they normally would in a term' Fiona Loudon, Head Teacher
'The pupils were captivated by the excitement, a captivation that in turn led to an increase in literacy levels, self-motivation and cooperative learning' Emer Vance, Teacher and Scott Vance, Head Teacher
The Leonardo Effect ties together the whole primary curriculum by demonstrating... Read more
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
Biography
Ivor Hickey has lectured in science, medicine and education and has published extensively in all three areas. Deirdre Robson is Head of Art in St Mary’s University College and lectures in art with education. Her interest is in creative curriculm design and development, and the importance of artistic experession in children's learning.
