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.
Jasmine – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It was useful information that can be easily implemented.
Keila – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It was interesting.
Ashlee – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources and ideas that are easy and practical to use!
Allison – WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD (verified owner) –
This course is very helpful and I collected many useful tips and “hacks” from it. Lisa is truly an expert and practices what she preaches and teaches. It was enjoyable because she made it interactive, even for those of us completing it online.
Jennifer – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great
Hatice – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Course was a bit long but overall was good for teachers.
Benjamin – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Fantastic. Great material.
Vanessa – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
it was great 🙂
Anthony – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great course, just long.
Danadevi – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY – AUSTIN (verified owner) –
This course very informative and resourceful!