THE 4 ELEMENTS OF EDUCATION

Considerable evidence now exists to support the view that an education needs to serve multiple intelligences.The exhaustive research of cognitive psychologists demonstrates once again that it is vital to foster all these intelligences if a child is to be well served in their learning.

Yet, ironically, this concept is far from new. Ancient Greek and Renaissance culture both fostered the idea of “The Four Great Elements” of Earth, Water, Air and Fire, that made up the balanced and flourishing individual. This course looks at that concept in a modern context and displays its vital relevance to our current educational debate. It also contains exercises that develop our own potential in all four of these key areas, enabling us to better support the development of them in our students.

Academic prowess cannot and should not ever be undervalued. It is simply that emotional, physical and kinaesthetic development are part of a vital, mutually supporting matrix.