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.
Shannon – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Fantastic. Worth every penny.
Rosario – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
All modules had very good information.
Suani – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
it was great
April – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
I actually found some of it helpful
Veronica – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the variety of resources to use in the classroom.
Mary – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
I thought is was very useful and informative with the many strategies presented.
Peggy – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It had a lot of good information that was well presented and interesting. I did learn a lot and will implement some ideas into my classroom. I really enjoyed her sharing her personal journey and experiences.
Valeria – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I enjoyed doing this course.
Edna – Colegio Nueva Granada (verified owner) –
It is full of useful resources and ideas. It is inspiring and and injects creativity to your teaching.
Brittany – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
great strategies!