Resnick, Mitchel

Lifelong Kindergarten

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ISBN 13:
9780262536134
author:
Resnick, Mitchel
format:
Paperback
publisher:
MIT Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
137 mm X 203 mm
Genre:
20.32 x 13.67 x 1.27 centimetres, Nonfiction, Education, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£14.95

Description

Lifelong Kindergarten: Cultivating Creativity through Projects, Passion, Peers, and Play

In today's fast-changing world, creative thinking is more important than ever. Yet, traditional schooling often focuses on rote learning, leaving children with limited opportunities to develop their imagination and problem-solving skills. In Lifelong Kindergarten, Mitchel Resnick argues that the rest of school - and life - should be more like kindergarten.

Resnick draws on his experiences at MIT's Media Lab, where he has worked with thousands of young people on creative projects. He shares stories of children programming their own games, creating innovative inventions, and collaborating on large-scale group projects. By providing young people with opportunities to work on projects based on their passions, in collaboration with peers, and in a playful spirit, we can help them prepare for a world where creative thinking is essential.

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