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.
Maria Teresa – CANUTILLO ISD (verified owner) –
This course is resourceful and is designed to enhance better practice to all students needs in a fun and productive approach.
salih – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Thank you
Laura – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed all the great ideas and resources
John – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD – SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Really great ideas for activities in this session
Marcel – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Sure
Stacey – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
I thought the presenter had lots of good examples of how to use things in our class room. She was informative and had practical suggestions for activities to engage our students.
Melanie – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
As first year teacher, I definitely benefited from this class. I have bookmark all the resources given and have explored the resources. I have become a gifted guru subscriber. Love, Love, love the content.
Kelsey – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD – SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It was very helpful
Houston – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this course was insightful and detailed.
Marisol – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I like the different activities/ games in the course so we can incorporate in the classroom, i saw a different way to use those games