Internationally Renowned Psychologist to Speak at Redeemer

Dr. Robert Sternberg speaks on October 8, 2009. Photo by Tufts University.

Dr. Robert Sternberg, a prolific thinker on the subjects of intelligence, creativity, and wisdom, is headlining the Education Symposium, Oct. 8

Few people have written a book. Fewer still have been published over 1,000 times, but Dr. Robert Sternberg of Tufts University proves to be one of the most prolific and insightful psychologists of our time. Coming to Redeemer as the highlight of a symposium themed “Education for Successful Intelligence and Creativity,” Dr. Sternberg is expected to speak to teachers, educational leaders, and education and psychology students from the Hamilton region and Ontario about ways to “…nurture wisdom and creativity by bridging theory to practical classroom application.” Dr. Sternberg is an authority in the area as an influential learning style theorist, and the current Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University in Massachusetts. He has also been the President of the American Psychological Association, President-Elect of the International Association for Cognitive Education and Psychology, and Acting chair and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at Yale University.

Dr. Sternberg will be featured in a panel discussion in the afternoon on the topic: “Wisdom: Finding Common Ground”. Students of religion, psychology, education, and church and Christian school leaders are invited to participate in a discussion that explores the relationship between spirituality and wisdom. The expert panel will include special guests Dr. Bev Norsworthy, Dean of Teacher Education at Bethlehem Tertiary Institute, New Zealand, Dr. Robert Sternberg, and Redeemer’s own Dr. Dirk Windhorst, Dr. Craig Bartholemeew, and Dr. Charles Hackney. Students from various disciplines will have the opportunity to reflect, discuss, and engage Dr. Sternberg’s perspective on wisdom and spirituality.

This is a rare opportunity for Redeemer to host an event for the broader community, and to welcome an internationally recognized and respected academic figure to speak in our unique setting. Mark October the 8th on your calendars off and plan to attend the available sessions with Dr. Sternberg. Students are welcome to attend the morning plenary session and afternoon panel session at no charge. More information, including registration information, can be found at www.redeemer.ca/educationsymposium.

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