As a child, Leonardo da Vinci was a brilliant artisan and an unpromising student. Still, Leonardo is a universal measure of genius.
So how should we measure genius?
The Leonardo Laboratory is a partnership of research designed by Yale University’s PACE Center and workshops designed by the Eli Whitney Museum to explore measures of gifts and skills in children whose school performance reflects mixed brilliance and promise.
The Workshops
Experimental building projects, derived from creative and practical challenges in Leonardo’s notebooks will help 9 and 10 year olds understand, apply and refine their gifts. 10 sessions: Saturdays 10.9 – 12.18 or Tuesdays 10.12 – 12.20
(See illustrations)
Eligibility
Introductory workshops will be offered at the Museum
sat 10/2, 1–3pm or tues 10/5, 3:30 – 5:30
The child’s interest in the work and his/her learning history (established in a parent interview) will identify eligible children for the Workshops. There is no charge for participation in these workshops.
The Pace Center at Yale
is a world renowned institute that studies the dynamics of learning: abilities, competencies and expertise.
www.yale.edu/pace/index2
340 Edwards Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Tina Newman, PhD.
is a research coordinator for
giftedness and learning disability.
203.432.9639
tina.newman@yale.edu
The Eli Whitney Museum
is an experimental building workshop that designs materials for hands-on learning and learners.
www.eliwhitney.org
915 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Wm Brown, MSW
Director and principal educator
Eli Whitney Museum.
203.777.1833
wb@eliwhitney.org
