Last term in year 9-10 geography, we studied a unit on human wellbeing.
One thing we came across many times, was the power of the imagination is guiding us toward the world we want to live in.
The class completed a two-part assessment task, firstly, following an area of interest, researching the issues and solutions and linking it to the Sustainable Development Goals.
The second part, was to imagine if the changes we saw as solutions, were in place. We time travelled to 2031 and brought back the vision of what we had seen. And shared it in a creative piece of work.
Here is some of the work from Stella and Wren. https://mcusercontent.com/4fd16fa15a7eac1a3e4e390cb/files/c6bfc1b4-2d22-75fa-268f-414d70fb671b/Stella_pt_2_geography.pdf
Imagination is a powerful part of Steiner Education. We strive to cultivate our power to see beyond what is, to what could be, guided by our concerns, values and creativity. Transforming research into a creative work is one way to take ideas into a deeper place, that is digested and complex.
I was impressed by the beauty of the vision of these young people. I hope you find inspiration too!
Sarah has a B. Arts (UN) and a Master of Teaching (UNE). She works both as a teacher and as student support throughout the school.
“One of the most exciting things when working to support students, is when they find something that they are passionate about, that they really connect to. Finding ways to support their engagement and the depth of their learning is incredibly rewarding. As a teacher, it is a pleasure to be working in an environment where creativity, critical thinking and a real sense of love for the world is valued and imbues all you do”.
