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.
Katrina – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
So many great ideas and resources!
Michele – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
There were many useful strategies introduced that can be used in so many different subject areas and grade levels.
Julie – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
good
Sandra – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Brianna – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Amy – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
great activities
Mindy – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
great information
Kayley – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
great
Sarah – LUBBOCK ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful with resources and lessons.
Crystal – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
This course and all in the 30 hour GT training have been interesting and well-done. As a band director I hardly ever have a regular ed training that I find useful and this has definitely been useful in many ways.