Creativity in the Classroom
Make creativity a part of your teaching toolbox.
Learn how to use creativity in your classroom. In this module, watch interviews with renowned scholars in the field to see practice-based strategies to help you employ creativity every day and enhance academic outcomes.
The full module is 47 minutes. Watch the whole videoopens in new window, or browse through these individual segments that will answer your questions about using creativity in your classroom.
Segments of the module
Welcome to Creativity in the Classroom
The introductory segment defines creativity, emphasizing that creativity involves newness and appropriateness that fits a particular situation.
(00:00–12:22)
What can creativity add to your classroom?
Review the research behind using creativity to enhance classroom/student outcomes.
(12:23–16:13)
What blocks creativity?
Understand the impact of stereotypes and misconceptions, as well as personal creativity perspective, use and growth.
(16:14–22:14)
Developing creative potential of your students
Protect and support your students’ intrinsic motivation. Establish supportive relationships—particularly with students who are sensitive to cultural and economic differences.
(22:15–32:13)
Becoming creative teachers
Showcase the creative passion in your teaching and use creative instructional strategies, methods, and models.
(32:14–40: 50)
Where can we go from here?
Follow the next steps to foster creativity in your classroom. Creativity needs encouragement and support by all (teachers, researchers, parents, policymakers).
(40:51–45:49)
Conclusion
The final segment provides concluding notes on the module.
(45:50–47:16)
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