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.
Nayeli – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
The resources and strategies have all been things I actually see myself using in the classroom.
Justin – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I love the practical application of the course and how she has activities we can use in the classroom to help supplement.
Maria – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I have enjoyed these modules. Very good information as far as recourses.
Blanca – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
she takes her time to explain.
Mukti – LEANDER ISD (verified owner) –
It is very helpful and teaches new strategies.
ARACELI – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
This course is mostly about teacher resources not about specific strategies to promote creativity in students.
Christopher – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of good information in here. I am, too often, a “by the book” teacher, and that isn’t always the best way to get across to my students.
Karen – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Very good course with great ideas.
Alfredo – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
Nothing to add
Zeynep – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
I have learned a lot of activities, and creative ways to draw students’ attention while teaching. Definitely a very helpful session for me!Thank you!