Peter Gamwell

Phil is only present for about 10 minutes of this show. Why? You'll just have to listen to find out. Need an even better reason to listen to this week's episode? Gotcha covered! Meet Dr. Peter Gamwell. Peter is an award-winning leader in education and is recognized internationally for his work in advancing creative organizational cultures. With over ten years of research, he has collaborated with experts like Sir Ken Robinson to uncover the conditions under which creativity thrives, sharing his findings in his acclaimed book The Wonder Wall.

Here are a few takeaways from our conversation:

• Creativity is essential for every child.
• Curiosity drives engagement and learning.
• Every human has seeds of brilliance within them.
• Creating conditions for creativity is crucial.
• Lead the Way movement celebrates diverse creativity.
• In-betweenity offers potential for creative responses.
• Community engagement enhances educational experiences.
• The importance of a strength-based perspective in education.
• Recognizing and valuing individual creativity is vital.
• Education should focus on cultivating brilliance, not just delivering content.

AND if that's not enough, Peter Gamwell even serenades us at the end! 

 Show Notes:
Peter Gamwell Website
His Books:  The Wonderwall , Thinker, Learner, Dreamer, Doer: Innovative Pedagogies for Cultivating Every Student's Potential
His AMAZING new YouTube Channel: Cultivating Innovation

Recording Credits
Andrew Lloyd Webber. Jesus Christ Superstar Suite. Arr. by Willy Hautvast.
Kaunas Wind Orchestra "Ąžuolynas" (The Concert Band of  Kaunas City, Lithuania).
Conductor - Giedrius Vaznys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7ZPi0whxoo

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