Creativity & Instructional Strategies (6 Hour)

$90.00

(1176 customer reviews)

Presenter: Lisa Van Gemert, Gifted Guru
Core Area: Creativity & Instructional Strategies
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 6

Leave behind the glitter and glue dots. Creativity in the classroom is less about art projects and more about helping students develop creative thinking skills. In this six-hour course, “Creativity and Instructional Strategies,” Lisa Van Gemert guides teachers through an in-depth look at how to bring creative instruction into their classrooms. Discover resources, inspiration, and knowledge that will make educators excited about teaching with creativity.

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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. 

Ms. Van Gemert uses data and research to explain the educational and personal benefits that students gain when they learn to think creatively. She addresses common myths about creativity, such as that it’s only useful for lower elementary grades or for certain subjects. After taking this course educators will have the resources, inspiration, and knowledge they need to make their classrooms engaging and exciting through creativity.

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. 

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1176 reviews for Creativity & Instructional Strategies (6 Hour)

  1. Cassandra – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –

    A lot of great resources and activities that could be used in the classroom.

  2. Jordan – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –

    I really liked this course showing the different activities that can be used in the classroom.

  3. Scott – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –

    This one is my favorite!

  4. Alyssa – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –

    It was good. After the 4 class, I took the Texes 162 GT Supplemental and passed. So I would say she covers alot an thoroughly while also providing fun and useful resources. She was also very engaging due to her great stories and giving me that sense that she was a true authority in teaching and GT.

  5. Mardonnia – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –

    It’s a good refresher course.

  6. Taylor – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –

    great

  7. Jessica – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –

    I found it very interesting. I am going to be using some of these strategies in my classroom.

  8. Rebecca – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –

    good

  9. Edwardo – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –

    Very good

  10. Jennifer – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –

    This was a fun unit.

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