Overview
How can higher education contribute to tackling today's complex challenges? In this wide-ranging book, Anke Schwittay argues that, in order to inspire and equip students to generate better responses to global challenges, we need a pedagogy that develops their imagination, creativity, emotional sensibilities and practical capabilities. Schwittay proposes a critical-creative pedagogy that incorporates design-based activities, experiential teaching, serious play and future-oriented practices. Crucially, she demonstrates the importance of moving beyond analysing limitations to working towards alternatives for more equitable, just and sustainable futures. Presenting concrete ideas for the reimagination of higher education, this book is an essential read for both educators and students in any field studying global challenges.
Full Product Details
Author: Anke Schwittay (University of Sussex)
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Imprint: Bristol University Press
ISBN: 9781529213645
ISBN 10: 1529213649
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 01 October 2021
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Professional & Vocational
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
"""Schwittay argues for the creation of alternative educational and social futures through the design of new learning environments; the development of student curiosity, introspection and imagination; prototyping activities and the taking of creative risks. This is a timely, important and optimistic book - a conceptual and practical antidote to the challenges of our times."" Craig Hammond, Liverpool John Moores University ""This thoughtful, critical and creative book opens up a wealth of directions for reimagining universities, it is a cornucopia of ideas for designing a new educational practice adequate for a world facing profound environmental, economic and social disruption."" Keri Facer, University of Bristol"
Schwittay argues for the creation of alternative educational and social futures through the design of new learning environments; the development of student curiosity, introspection and imagination; prototyping activities and the taking of creative risks. This is a timely, important and optimistic book - a conceptual and practical antidote to the challenges of our times. Craig Hammond, Liverpool John Moores University This thoughtful, critical and creative book opens up a wealth of directions for reimagining universities, it is a cornucopia of ideas for designing a new educational practice adequate for a world facing profound environmental, economic and social disruption. Keri Facer, University of Bristol
Author Information
Anke Schwittay is Professor of Anthropology and Global Development at the University of Sussex. Further information about her work can be found at www.creativeuniversities.com.
