"Considering Creativity" is a beginner's guide to building creative thinking skills, not only in students, but also in teachers. Participants will explore the construct of creativity, creativity blockers, ways to encourage creativity and support students in taking "creative risks," and how to help students reflect on their own creative abilities.
Components of this presentation can be used to assist students with understanding themselves as creative thinkers, setting goals for their growth as creative thinkers, and identifying their strengths and weakness through the lens of creative thinking.
Participants will:
- Be able to identify the four main components of creative thinking
- Practice strategies for building creative thinking within each of those components
- Understand ways to encourage "creative risk taking"
- Explore ways for students to take ownership over their growth as a creative thinker.
NAGC Standards AddressedStandard 4: Learning Environments4.1. Personal Competence. Students with gifts and talents demonstrate growth in personal competence and dispositions for exceptional academic and creative productivity. These include self-awareness, self-advocacy, self-efficacy, confidence, motivation, resilience, independence, curiosity, and risk taking.
