Description
Incorporating creativity into the classroom isn’t just about making art projects or decorations. It’s about teaching students to approach problems creatively and become richer, deeper thinkers. Lisa Van Gemert, award-winning educational consultant, guides teachers through an in-depth look at how to bring creative instruction into their classrooms. This six-hour course, “Creativity and Instructional Strategies,” dives deep into what creativity is and how to use it in the classroom.
In this course educators will learn about:
- How creativity affects a student’s learning
- Resources for cultivating a creative classroom
- Creative activities
- Humor and creativity
Presenter Bio
Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s “Child Genius,” and a writer of award-winning lesson plans, as well as numerous published articles on social psychology and pedagogy and the book, Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing Never Good Enough. A former teacher, school administrator, and Youth & Education Ambassador for Mensa, she shares resources for educators and parents on her website giftedguru.com and is co-founder with Ian Byrd of the Gifted Guild, a professional community for educators of the gifted. Lisa and her husband Steve are the parents of three sons and live in Arlington, Texas.
Gerri – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I liked some of the strategies that were presented and think they will be useful.
Maria – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Enjoyed the activities.
Aron – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
The course was very good.
Larissa – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
Very useful information.
Rania – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
It is helpful.
Berrones – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I would rather have trainings longer than 16 hours to be presented in person.
Roberto – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course is to long and should be taught in person.
Adriana – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course!
Michelle – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Very, very interesting information. It is always good to understand our GT population better and to help others into improving their own thought processes.
janelle – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
great examples of activities and resources