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.
Deborah – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
As a PE and health teacher, I found many tools to be useful in my content.
Karla – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Well organized and good information
Michelle – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very appropriate and beneficial.
Anna Lee – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
I liked how I was able to relate the course content into my own discipline.
Janice – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful and convenient.
Ruby – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed all the activities and resources.
Susan – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
great and easy
Rachel – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed Lisa’s experiences and stories and the rich amount of resources she shared with us. She made the content enjoyable and interesting and most importantly; applicable.
ELIZABETH – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Good course. Lecture was excellent.
David – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It’s a good course.