Participate and share: Interactive session 
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Fred Rogers was more than a nice guy in a sweater—he was also a learning scientist who was decades ahead of his time. In this session, we’ll explore how "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" nurtured curiosity, creativity, and the other tools for learning that today's experts consider essential for students' success. Drawing on inspiring, actionable examples from Remake Learning—an internationally renowned network of educators, scientists, artists, and makers, many of whom worked with Rogers himself—we'll explore how "the Fred Method" can help educators leverage the arts, technology, the built environment, and more to spark wonder, belonging, and joy.
Our presentation is about 45 minutes long, comprising several short lessons that explore the connections between "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" and the learning sciences. Each lesson unpacks a different aspect of Rogers' approach, revealing the "Neighborhood" to be more than a television program—in many ways, it's also a blueprint that educators can continue to learn from today.
Each lesson includes an actionable takeaway for educators and an opportunity for engagement, including audience polls, quick contests (with prizes!), and moments of quiet reflection.
We generally save the last 15-20 minutes for Q&A and "Fred stories," which are opportunities for attendees to share how Rogers impacted their lives. Without exception, these stories are inspirational, insightful, and healing, ending the session on an energized, hopeful note.
The research used in our presentation is drawn from research papers, original interviews, academic articles, and other sources, all of which are cited in our book, WHEN YOU WONDER, YOU'RE LEARNING: MISTER ROGERS' ENDURING LESSONS FOR RAISING CREATIVE, CURIOUS, CARING KIDS. A full list of sources is available here: https://bit.ly/3CdPMWi
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