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.
Corinne – Morgan Local Schools (verified owner) –
Great
Carmen – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
this course is very useful
Atinesh – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I already took a GT Training before, but my district making me take it again. This was not new to me, but would be great for a new teacher or someone about to teach GT students.
Chasity – COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Very Helpful
Amanda – COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD (verified owner) –
A few of the components required a handout which I did not have access to view.
Valerie – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It is helpful
Carmen – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I appreciate all the teaching strategies!
Rachel – FAIRBANKS LOCAL (verified owner) –
I really liked all of the strategies and ideas that were presented in this group of modules. I feel they will be very useful in my own classroom.
Natalie – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
great
MGina – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful, clear process on how to apply in various academic areas