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For Children ages 6 - 12
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Thinking GymTM
12 Creative Tools of GeniusesTM
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Humankind have had a fascination with people of eminence, trailblazers and prodigies arguably since the dawn of the history. From Albert Einstein to Hertz, we have sought to uncover the 'secrets' of how the minds of geniuses work. Are there special thinking tools and strategies applied by geniuses? How did the greatest of minds the likes of DaVinci, Einstein, Mozart come up with their brilliant ideas? Can their thinking skills be taught and applied?
After decades of researching highly creative people and geniuses from around the world, they (Professor Bernstein & his wife Professor Michele) discovered that there are indeed several and specific thinking tools, skills and strategies used by such innovators. Professor Bernstein’s research and framework has been highly acclaimed, and here are some of the positive reviews:
"Powerful… for scientists, artists, and humanists alike,... presents radically different ways of approaching problems." – American Scientist Magazine
"Captivating for its insight into the potential of human imagination" – Harvard Business Review
"Clever & detailed fitness program for the creative mind" – Kirkus Review
The Thinking GymTM curriculum developer, Titus Yong, received his Masters degree in Education & Psychology from Harvard, and conducted research on creative thinking under Professor Howard Gardner, the father of Multiple Intelligences. Titus discussed with & interviewed over a dozen Nobel laureates and other highly creative people, understanding the gems and ‘secrets’ of these transformational leaders, scientists and innovators.
Ingenio’s Thinking GymTM program is the result of combining Titus’s research, insights from Professor Howard Gardner, and in collaboration with Professor Bernstein.
Thinking GymTM teaches the 12 Creative Thinking ToolsTM and positive psychology utilised by highly ingenious people from around the world.
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Interviews with innovators. Our source of inspiration!
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Far sighted government leaders and advisers acknowledge that the world is moving from a knowledge age to an era of innovation and ideas. Because information is easily available at the click of a mouse, the ability to question, gain insights and create new ideas & solutions is now more valued then simply remembering data. Having good academic grades, though important, will not be enough for children to thrive and succeed in an innovative economy. Creative & innovative thinking is fast becoming one of the most important skills of the 21st century.
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Dr James Canton: Chairman, Institute for Global Futures, advisor to three White House administrations, Motorola's Visionary Advisory Board.
"The current education system has failed to complete its most vital and strategic mandate: preparing the workforce for the future. Most schools, kindergarten through college, are not in sync with changes in the marketplace - more competitive, more complex, more global, more innovation-driven.” |
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Thomas Friedman: Two time Pulitzer Prize winner; Financial Times & Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year 2005
“There may be a limit to the number of good factory jobs in the world, but there is no limit to the number of idea-generated jobs in the world.”
We need to have “the right education to get more people innovating and collaborating.” |
As Singapore's Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong mentioned on 2nd August 2009 at the Marine Parade National Day Dinner, we need to "out-educate and out-innovate others" in order for us to compete as a nation and as a recipe for "continued succes".
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Dr Tony Tan (Deputy Chairman, Government of Singapore Investment Corporation) mentioned a similar innovation message, as published on the Straits Times, 7 Aug 2009, titled "Wanted: New Ideas, New Markets and New Products". In his speech, Dr Tony Tan cited notable Stanford economist Paul Romer, saying "The world is moving from an economy of products and services to an economy of ideas."
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As a parent or guardian, the question to ask is this: "Is my child equipped to survive and thrive in this new social-economic environment?"
Ingenio's Thinking GymTM program has been taught to students of various ages, from primary school to university students at Singapore Management University over the last few years. And we have had students employ the 12 Creative Thinking ToolsTM in their projects to win the Tan Kah Khee Young Inventors Award and Ideas@Work Competition.
We are excited to run this research-based and proven program to your child. The timing could not be more appropriate, important and essential! Here are some testimonials from our students:
"I've learnt a lot of things from it. It's great. Very cool.“
Bryan Yan, 10 years old
Thinking Gym® Program graduate
Winner of the Young Inventors Award 2008
“I have always believed that creativity is something that is inborn and cannot be cultivated.
But after attending this program, we all have felt the difference in the way we think, believe and act.
The learnings from the programme are vast and for a lifetime.”
Janhavi Mitra
Thinking Gym® Program graduate
The programme consists of a combination of:
√ Presentation of 12 Creative Thinking ToolsTM, examples/ case studies & inspirational role models.
√ Individual and group activities such as higher dimension modelling, relevant board games, challenging mental games etc.
√ Positive psychology principles and exercises.
√ Creativity and positive psychology assessments for individual students (to find out in what way they are creative).
For selected lessons, they will also use the award wining ZOOB! creative construction toy to unleash their imagination, modelling plants, the human body, DNA and making anything thay can imagine! (Robots or Rockets anyone?)
There are three levels, namely Foundation, Intermediate and Advance levels. Each level comprises of 30 lessons over three terms of about two and a half months each. Each term can be taken separately (but sequentially) and students do not have to complete all three terms to extract benefits from the programme. However, we highly encourage students to complete all three levels to fully appreciate and make the 12 Creative Thinking ToolsTM a habit and to develop their creative fitness for the rest of their lives.
√ Nurture the creative intelligence & imaginative skills for new ideas generation and problem solving.
√ Discover the interests and talents of your child with the facilitation of our passionate teachers.
√ Be inspired by some of the world's most creative people, including Nobel Prize scientists, famous artists, successful entrepreneurs etc.
√ Learn the 12 Creative ToolsTM used by Geniuses as researched by Professor Bernstein and researchers at Ingenio.
√ Develop his/her love for discovery.
√ Develop your child's foundation and habits for ingenuity (Creative Intelligence) that has become essential for school project work, creative
writing, arts science and in his/her lifelong learning journey.
 The course fees (per term) is S$590* per child. We are having a "First-Class-Free" promotion. Absolutely no obligation and risk-free for parents. Decide if you want your child to continue after trying out the first class for free! Please call us at 6285-2348, email us at info@ingenio.sg or click here to register online for the First-Class-Free trial classes. The class schedule and location is listed below.
*Regular term fee includes a FREE 75-piece ZOOBTM set worth $33.90 for your child to play, discover and create with!
Duration: 10 weekly sessions (1 hour each) of Fun-filled and Hands-on classes per term.
Dates/ Time:
Weekends:
Saturdays, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (at Emily Hill)
Saturdays, 2:00pm - 3:00pm (at My Musical Chamber at Bukit Timah Shopping Centre)
Saturdays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm (at Gifted Learners Student Care in Chua Chu Kang/ Woodlands/ Pasir Ris/ Jurong West)
Weekdays: (Class will commence once minimum enrollment is reached)
Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 7:30pm (at Emily Hill)
Venues: (Important note: All classes are taught by Thinking Gym instructors regardless of venue)
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www.acehouse.org
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ACE Montessori House (Saturdays, 12:00pm - 1:00pm)
107 Kembangan, Singapore 419145
(10 mins walk from Kembangan MRT Station)
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www.gifted-learners.com.sg
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 Gifted Learners Student Care (Saturdays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm)
Centre 1: Chua Chu Kang (next to CCK Primary School)
Blk 296, Choa Chu Kang Avenue 2, #01-12, Singapore 680296
Centre 2: Woodlands (near Fuchun Primary School)
Blk 326, Woodlands Street 32, #01-121, Singapore 730326
Centre 3: Pasir Ris (between Loyang Ave & White Sands Mall)
Blk 194, Pasir Ris St 12, #01-76, Singapore 510194
Centre 4: Jurong West (across Pioneer Secondary School)
Blk 823, Jurong West St 81, #B1-462, Singapore 640823
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www.mymusicalchamber.com
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 My Musical Chamber (Saturdays, 2:00pm - 3:00pm)
170 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #B2-17/18
Bukit Timah Shopping Centre Singapore 588179
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Registration Form: Kindly fill in the form below and we will be in touch with you shortly for final confirmation.
Other days & time slots can be available if there is enough demand & requests for it. Please email us at info@ingenio.sg or call us at +65 6285-2348 for more information.
If you can't make it for the above classes but would like to be kept in the loop for future programmes or promotions, why not sign up as Friends of Ingenio and join our mailing list?
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