Creativity and the 21st Century Classroom

Catalog description

This course is designed to increase knowledge about the current research and application of creativity. Students will research current information and look for ways to apply these findings in the classroom. Creative techniques such as association and vis ualization will be used as well as new methods that have been found to stimulate creativity. Visual and spatial thinking will be reviewed and applied in math and science and creative writing techniques will also be examined. Students will design lesson plans using some of these techniques, apply them in their classrooms and present the results. Active participation in weekly lessons will be critical to understanding the creative process.