BRIDGING THE GAP: Creativity, Change, and the Thinking Teacher
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BRIDGING THE GAP: Creativity, Change, and the Thinking Teacher
In this ONE-HUNDREDTH episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood reflect on the final five episodes of Season 6, highlighting the key takeaways from their interviews with AJ Crabill, Lisa Saunders, Dr. Kulvarn Atwal, Joann McPike, and creativity researcher Dr. Zorana Ivecvic Pringle.
During the show, they also reflect on the work producing the podcast and announce an upcoming special episode with Dr. Howard Gardner.
Major Takeaways from Season 6 Episodes 6-10:
- How emotion can influence the creative process and why it is helpful to consider student emotions when facilitating creative activities.
- Why the thinking teacher is creative, and how approaching change as a creative process can support innovation in the classroom.
- How might we better connect students to different cultures and expose them to how global problems impact local communities differently?
- How and why professional development programs can promote teacher creativity in the classroom.
- How school boards can engage the local community when identifying goals for the school.
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Podcast Sponsor
We are thrilled to partner with Curiosity 2 Create as our sponsor, a company that shares our commitment to fostering creativity in education. Curiosity 2 Create empowers educators through professional development and community support, helping them integrate interactive, creative thinking approaches into their classrooms. By moving beyond traditional lecture-based methods, they help teachers create dynamic learning environments that enhance student engagement, improve academic performance, and support teacher retention. With a focus on collaborative learning and exploration, Curiosity 2 Create is transforming classrooms into spaces where students thrive through continuous engagement and growth.
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