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.
Jose – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
This course is relevant to the topic of creativity in the classroom.
Michael – WEATHERFORD ISD (verified owner) –
I would expect at least one of these modules to actually dive into teaching students. Instead, it’s all just “here’s some resources.” Thanks, you could just make a pdf & send it out.
Julie – SANDUSKY CITY (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the unlimited amount of resources but it was redundant listening to rather than seeing more visuals and examples.
Cintia – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
The strategies and information presented in this course are very useful for all grade levels. Definitely gave me new tools on how to support my students’ learning so they can succeed academically.
Dustin – SANDUSKY CITY (verified owner) –
Great resources and ideas for a gifted classroom and beyond.
Efrain – LA VILLA ISD (verified owner) –
informative course
Danielle – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Very Interesting.
Debrielle – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Kiante – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Wonderful
Daytro – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the course. There was an enormous amount of valuable information.