“… research indicates that possessing a high level of intelligence is not in itself a good predictor of creative ability. Most experts therefore feel that advanced creativity constitutes its own distinct form of giftedness.” https://t.co/q8SzDldGTe
“Doing philosophy with children invites adults to connect with the special capacities present in childhood–wonder, curiosity, vibrant awareness & imagination, & a boundless sense of the possible and thus to enliven & expand our own philosophical universe.” https://t.co/A6nck7gwiz
“I believe concentration is a defining feature of a fulfilling life, a necessary habit of mind for a viable civilisation, and that chess can teach us more about what concentration really means.” — Playing chess is an essential life lesson in concentration https://t.co/qWDyjEJ8wl
Quality education is about relationships. Caring #teachers who understand child development and who are attuned to the children in their care are far more important than many of the measures of quality we use today, says @ErikaChristakis https://t.co/GIXdH2zTMx #edchat