In the first few minutes of the documentary Tim’s Vermeer (2014), Tim Jenison admits that he is by no means…
Meaningful Materials and Conscious Combines (with Lesson Plan)
I recently wrote about artist Jane Housham who collects (mostly) ephemeral items associated with childhood and material culture and presents…
Bee-auty and Brains
I know that Summer has truly arrived when I am greeted with the sight of honeybees working hard to get…
Rediscovering Astronomy
Astronomy is the study of how the universe was formed, and the objects such as planets, galaxies and stars within…
Parks and Re-creation
Summer is here throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and with its arrival is a much needed break from traditional schooling. Enjoying…
The Art of Contemplation (with Lesson Plan)
One of the drawbacks of compulsory education is its rigid structure. Our educational systems are generally too reliant on metrics…
Finding Inspiration and Information in Found Objects (with Lesson Plan)
Jane Housham is drawn to the scale, colors, textures and all around forms of miniature toys, as well as other…
Pedagogy in Paint: Chardin’s Depictions of Early Childhood Learning
French painter Jean Siméon Chardin devoted his entire career to documenting the quotidian, domestic and laborious nature of life in…
More than Mimesis: Imitation vs. Interpretation
Imitation is a key element of social learning, which is how we develop essential understandings and actions through observing others…
Visualization of a Much Needed Change
The high price of tertiary learning, and the toll that it has on student’s lives, is one of the most…
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