Dr. Edward de Bono
Dr. de Bono translated his views with respect to creative thinking in the CoRT programme. This programme of 64 lessons introduces ‘thinking’ as a subject in schools. Through all kinds of tasks children learn in a playful yet systematic way to appeal to the two hemispheres of their brains. From scientific research we know that the use of the CoRT programme will improve the effectiveness of education by 40%.

Professor Howard Gardner
Professor Gardner suggests that each individual not just possesses one single and measurable form of intelligence (IQ) but a number of distinct, interactive forms of intelligence in varying degrees. This theory would require a system that enables the learning man to show in his individual and unique way and through his distinct forms of intelligence that he has acquired the knowledge presented.

Professor Monique Boekaerts
Professor Boekaerts, founder of the Leids Didactisch Model, looks upon the learning man as somebody who actively acquires knowledge and comprehension in interaction with his learning environment. He links existing knowledge to new information. Learning takes place in a powerful learning environment, preferably derived from reality. Motivation and attitude are prominent factors.

The learner
To School for the Future the learner is also a source of inspiration. The era of information is dynamic. Perspectives are changing all the time; learners have no option but continually preparing themselves for such changes. For them it is of vital importance to develop useful competences and to keep these competences up to the desired level. School for the Future carefully coaches these efforts.