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.
Mynda – PALACIOS ISD (verified owner) –
Nice resources!
linda – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
yes
Robert – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Lile many teachers I’ve had my fair share of boring, drawn out trainings, especially on Zoom or even video sessions.
This one, the GT thirty hour marathon, was actually not bad. In fact much of the information was good and I know I picked up lots of good ideas during her Resources segments.
While I did process many sessions in six hour blocks, I do not recommend that; I do recommend doing two or three hour blocks to stay fresh and alive. Those first two six hour blocks I did really drained me.
Ma. Ziella – PRESIDIO ISD (verified owner) –
I have learned a lot.
Michelle – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
This course was one of the best educational in services I have been a part of. The information and ideas were all very relevant to my content area.
Alyssa – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Melissa – TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD (verified owner) –
good
Brandon – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
good course
Camille – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and helped me change the way I think.
ROBERT – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Well-done