Fostering Creativity in the Classroom
3 credits / 45 hours
Instructor Lisa Seligson
Course Description
Being creative has a positive effect on a person’s social emotional, psychological and physical wellbeing. Helping our students to be more creative can help them to build confidence and problem-solving skills. Some of the units we will explore in this course are: The Importance of Developing Creativity, The Effect of Classroom Design and Environment on Creativity, How Technology Impacts Creativity, and Strategies to Foster Creativity in the Classroom. I will provide teachers in grades Pre-K-12 with meaningful, engaging experiences to help foster creativity in your classroom.
Course Description
Being creative has a positive effect on a person’s social emotional, psychological and physical wellbeing. Helping our students to be more creative can help them to build confidence and problem-solving skills. Some of the units we will explore in this course are: The Importance of Developing Creativity, The Effect of Classroom Design and Environment on Creativity, How Technology Impacts Creativity, and Strategies to Foster Creativity in the Classroom. I will provide teachers in grades Pre-K-12 with meaningful, engaging experiences to help foster creativity in your classroom.
Course Objectives
Students that enroll in this class will...
Know
- how to incorporate creativity into daily lessons
- how to develop assessments that promote creativity
- how to design a classroom to foster creativity
Understand
- that the language you use impacts the creativity of your students
- the effects of technology on creativity
- the impact of creative thinking on student performance
and Be Able To
- identify books and music that promote creative thinking for your grade level(s)
- create activities that incorporate creativity
- provide a classroom environment that fosters creativity
