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.
Manga – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
this was very helpful, i learned a lot of new resrouces and activities.
Meiby Catalina – Colegio Nueva Granada (verified owner) –
It is not Columbia, it is Colombia
Pedro – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting.
Maria – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I love all the strategies provided (though some of the tech is outdated) I feel like they can all be easily applied in any content area.
Christy – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –
This series has been the most seemingly beneficial training I have ever received. I feel like it is useful, well presented, and very applicable to all content and grade levels.
Veronica – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
It is great for all aspects of teaching.
Philita – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Very easy to understand and engaging.
Ashlee – Colegio Nueva Granada (verified owner) –
I loved all the ideas that were embedded in the professional development.
Jaclyn – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent and incredible information provided! Perfect advice to use in the classroom.
Carolina – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Very informational.