Season 3, Episode 8
Integrating Creative Thinking in the Classroom
“I’m a big fan of uncertainty and thinking of uncertainty as an important material.”
– Dr. Eitan Buchalter
Hosts & Guests
Dr. Eitan Buchalter
Cyndi Burnett
Matthew Worwood
Episode Transcription
Integrating Creative Thinking in the Classroom with Dr. Eitan Buchalter
What would it be like if creativity was a core pillar of your school system’s education?
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood speak with Dr. Eitan Buchalter, Creativity Researcher and Practitioner.
Most recently, Eitan has designed and tested a school-based learning initiative that empowers students to look after and develop their creative thinking capabilities. He shares details on this unique initiative as well as his approach to developing a creativity program in school within the constraints of a curriculum or classroom environment.
Listen in to learn how Eitan is expanding creativity research to science as he highlights his research on how scientists generate ideas and produce creative outcomes. The trio also talks about creativity skills that bridge the gap between science and art, how to help your students find their interests and passions, and the importance of teaching your students to articulate their ideas.
Eitan‘s Tips for Teachers and Parents:
- Incorporate intrinsic motivation and your student’s personal interests into your lessons.
- Model vulnerability so your students know it’s okay to make mistakes.
- Make friends with uncertainty and risk.
Guest Bio
Eitan is the Director of Innovation at the Global Governance Institute. He has two decades of experience in creativity and innovation which includes education in schools, college and university. Eitan has also brought his expertise in creative thinking to the commercial world and has worked for a wide variety of clients including: NASA, Proctor & Gamble, The Football Association and Tate Modern.
Most recently, Eitan has designed and tested a school-based learning initiative that empowers students to look after and develop their creative thinking capabilities.
Eitan has degrees from Oxford and UCL including a PhD on Ideas in Science. Most importantly though, Eitan is a father of two boys and can often be found chasing them around the beautiful Kent countryside!
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