Introduction to the article from The Georgia Straight
One of the most innovative—and some might say controversial—educators in recent Canadian history will share his thoughts on pedagogy this evening at the Vancouver Public Library's central branch.
"What has always struck me as an educator is creativity, creative thinking, creative expression constitutes the epicentre of learning," Cornett told the Straight by phone from Montreal last week. "In fact, creativity is what distinguishes us from all other species on the planet."
Cornett speaks rapidly, often citing examples to illustrate his points. He declared that the students who have the most difficulty with rote-based or memorization-based education are the smartest ones.
He also said that video games can appeal to children, adolescents, and adults because these games require the exercise of reason and imagination.
