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.
Jacqueline – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
the training was quick and informative
Abril – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
The speaker is very knowledgeable and many of her tips really help gain a better understanding of how to service GT students.
Omisha – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Awesome Content
Eunice – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
too long, especially when have to do it on my personal time
Blanca – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
This is a refreshing course.
Mike – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was a great! Thank you for the information and many suggestions given.
Nadia – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I think this is a very useful course to help with unique and fun ideas to implement in the classroom!
Megan – Pilot (verified owner) –
Great!! Would take again.
Marco – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I found it extremely helpful and useful. Provides many ideas and tools for your toolkit.
Kassandra – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
great information.