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.
Rocio – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I loved it specially the 1st module
Amanda – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –
It is very interesting, but long.
Tori – HUNTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I really learned a lot and it was very helpful. Great resources!
Kristi – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
This course had lots of good ideas for the classroom.
Quay – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting and well done… Lots of strategies and resources to use no matter the grade level or subject you teach.
alicia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very interesting and you will learn about different resources.
Ruby – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was my favorite from all workshops because it really focused on Creativity which is greatly centered in my Art class. Therefore, I found most of the resources and information relevant for me.
Diana – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great course learned many new strategies to implement in my classroom!
Martha – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very helpful and explicit with how to use the tools they’re recommending and the importance of them.
Rolando – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great resource for preparing your interaction with a GT classroom.