Developing Minds 2020
Schedule
* Please note: conference presentations will be recorded for livestreaming on the day. Video will be uploaded to the conference website after the event.
Friday, February 14th, 2020
Registration and all sessions take place on the first floor of Harbour Centre: floorplans here
Morning presentations take place in the Fletcher Challenge Theatre (1900); afternoon presentations take place in the Segal Rooms (1420-1430)
TIME |
EVENT |
SPEAKER / TITLE | |
| 8:00am | Check-in/Registration | First floor Harbour Centre atrium | |
8:30am
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Welcome to SFU |
Welcome and land acknowledgement |
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8:45am |
Introduction Addresses |
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9:00am |
Keynote | Susan O'Neill | "Lessons from Creative and Critical Thinkers: How Synergies and Silos Impact Students' Learning." |
9:45am |
Interactive presentation and workshop |
Nicolas Fillion | Creative and Critical Thinking in Action: Ethics Bowl in the Classroom |
11:15am |
Coffee | ||
11:30am |
Breakout Sessions |
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Moderated sessions addressing keynote and workshop to develop practical lesson plans |
12:15pm |
Lunch | ||
1:00pm
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Keynote | Kieran Egan | “The Role of Imagination and Cognitive Tools in Developing Creative and Critical Thinking” |
1:30 pm |
Panel session |
CIRCE
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Practical examples of how cognitive tools shape imaginative teaching practices in ways that develop their students' critical and creative thinking skills. |
2:15 pm |
Creativity session for delegates: Ethics Bowl in your classroom |
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Moderated breakout creativity sessions for delegates - putting creative and critical thinking to work in the classroom |
3:15 pm |
Closing remarks and summation |
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3:30 — 5:00 pm |
Continue the conversation - catered reception | Cash bar | |