The Leonardo Effect

Leonardo Da Vinci was well known for being ahead of his time for combining the logical thinking of science and the abstract insight from an artists point of view, which created deep meaningful theories and powerful concepts about the world that we live in (Pedretti, 2005). Leonardo Da Vinvi had a mind full of wonder and curiosity he would always questioned the facts and challenge the minds that surround him with the use of science and art which would encourage learners to think differently (The Leonardo Effect, 2011).

Teaching Methodology
Within The Leonardo Effect children are giving the freedom to explore difference ways of engaging with their thinking, the methods allows teachers to deliver a diverse learning experience for children to enjoy and become productive learners (Hickey and Robson, 2013). The method of teaching this effect consists of four stages to create that efficient learner:

Stage One: - The teacher must capture the learners imagination by the use of first-hand                                           experiences which will stimulate the learner to question the context and                                                  help the learner to produce a curious mind.

Stage Two: - Development stage where the teacher need to help the learner to gain skills in a                                variety of learning area which facilitate to think more in-depth of the matter.

Stage Three: - the teacher needs to challenge the learner to help them think more creatively                                   which will encourage them to think at a highly level and create something                                                beyond their imagination.

Stage Four: - Reflect and communicate, meaning that teachers allow the learners to evaluate                                 their own work and transmit what they have just learnt to other students.                                        this a way for them to teach and have a better understand of what they have learnt.

By teaching through these four stage the teacher can see that the learners are beginning to become powerful thinkers and this then enlightens the teacher to feel dignified to learn with them.

References

Image 1. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2125571/Leonardo-da-Vincis-list-offers-odd-insight-mind-genius.html

Hickey, I. Robson, D. (2013) The Leonardo Effect: Motivating Children to Achieve Through Interdisciplinary Learning. Abingdon: Routledge 

Pedretti, C. (2005) Leonardo da Vinci: The Complete Works. Devon: David & Charles 

The Leonardo Effect (2011) Retrieved 25th February 2014 from http://www.leonardoeffect.com/connecting_learning_to_hard_to_reach_children.html