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.
Corina – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course!! Many great resources.
CHRISTINE A – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I have enjoyed all of the courses presented by Lisa. All her resources and suggested activities apply to all students at all levels.
jessica – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course is very informational but not only for GT.
Elizabeth – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
This course was great!
Omar – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Lisa really is the guru. She knows what she is talking about and communicates very well.
ANGELITA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course that will enrich my class toolkit
Ynelda – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This course offered strategies to create a more efficient and effective learning environment.
REBECCA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It is very informational and organized.
James – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
There are many ideas and takeaways presented.
Yasmin – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I think that was a very well planned training and it was very insightful.