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.
Victoria – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas to help engage students with content.
Thomas – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
Great strategies for every teacher.
Robert – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning about Rubistar, Fish, criteria cards, and contracts.
Kecia – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Gave tons of helpful resources & why it is beneficial.
Gloria – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
The course provides a lot of valuable information and strategies that can be implemented in the classroom.
Amos – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
It was mandatory.
Samantha – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this course was highly helpful. It’s shown me a lot of different creative resources to use with my students to make class enjoyable.
Jacqueline – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
All the information was interesting and helpful.
Rosa – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed all of Lisa VG as she gives real examples and is truly an expert in her field.
Roshawn – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I really like this course. Its very informational. A lot of valuable resources to use in the classroom.