Tony Wagner - Memories of Mowglis Episode 49
Tony Wagner's Mowglis experience played a critical role in his life, helping him develop into one of the most important forces in re-imaging education for the 21st century.
Over a lifetime of teaching, experimenting, and refining his ideas, Tony has developed a very cogent and imaginative philosophy about what educational models can be employed to create innovative and independent life long learners. Tony Wagner today is viewed as one of the most important thinkers in the field of education.
Tony Wagner came to Mowglis in 1956 as a Balooite - at the time it was the youngest dorm in the Pack. Colonel Elwell, who would become an important mentor for Tony, had already retired as Director but he had returned as axemanship instructor. Tony credits the Colonel as a major force in the development of his personal growth and confidence and the development of his educational philosophy. By his own admission, Tony was a "geeky, overweight, kid" He had gone through a series of schools and hated every bit of his educational experience but at Mowglis he found his place.
The author of 7 books (so far!) Tony's latest book "Learning by Heart" is a memoir of his life and journey toward the development of a 21st-century educational philosophy that is rooted in his Mowglis experience. In fact, he dedicates an entire chapter ("The School of the Open") to his Mowglis experience.
Tony Wagner, Ed.D.
Senior Research Fellow, Learning Policy Institute
Twitter: @drtonywagner
www.tonywagner.com
