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.
Elaine – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
The course was informative, I learned how to incorporate new strategies.
Yaritza – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
was great. I learn a lot about resources and strategies to implement in my classroom
Hilary – EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD (verified owner) –
I liked all the resources she shared.
Latresha – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was full of valuable information especially for a new teacher like myself.
Selena – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Don’t think that the course should be as long.
Nathalie – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
I think it was very resourceful. I enjoyed completing it.
Brenda – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
Extremely informational. Loved it!!
Pablo – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was helpful in designing new lessons for students. I now have more tools in my toolbox.
Viktoria – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative.
Courtney – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It’s pretty boring and seems a little dated