How to Enter a Forest of Imagination with Dr Penny Hay - Be & Think in the House of Trust | Lyssna här

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, join Servane as she engages with Dr. Penny Hay, an inspiring educator, artist, and researcher dedicated to igniting creativity and imagination in multiple, transdisciplinary learning environments.

Explore the transformative power of imagination and its role in igniting social and environmental change:

The Forest of Imagination:

Penny shares her vision of a world where everyone is recognised as an artist, where imaginative freedom and creativity are at the core of education and not just that!.

Learning Beyond Walls:

Discover the concept of "School without Walls," where learning transcends traditional classrooms and becomes an exploratory journey through nature and community.

Interconnectedness:

Penny discusses the metaphor of the forest, highlighting how everything is connected and how this understanding gives birth to ecological empathy and collective action.

Curiosity and Creativity:

We learn how nurturing curiosity and creativity empowers individuals of all ages to embrace their identities as artists, authors and innovators: people who create.

Embracing Uncertainty:

What does it mean to be comfortable with uncertainty, and how does this impacts on genuine inquiry and collaboration.

Manifesto for Change:

Penny encourages listeners to create their own manifestos, rooted in personal values, to drive social and environmental change in their communities.

Paying Attention:

The episode concludes with a reminder to be present and sensitive to the world around us, to create a deeper connection to nature and each other.

Connect with Dr. Penny Hay:

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-penny-hay/

At Bath Spa University: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/our-people/penny-hay/

Visit:

http://houseofimagination.org/

http://www.forestofimagination.org.uk/