Unit 1- What is Creativity?
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Welcome to Teaching for Creativity, Unit 1: What is Creativity?
This unit consists of two lessons. Each lesson is briefly described below. Click on the title of the lesson to go to it, or utilize the navigation links to return to the course homepage.
Upon completing this unit, participants will be able to:
- Define creativity
- Identify common misconceptions about creativity
In Lesson 1, students will learn about the definition of creativity, and how being creative involves much more than artistic ability. Students will also learn about how a person's creativity may develop over time. Students will add their knowledge to a KWL Chart, and participate in a collaborative discussion forum where they will assess their own knowledge of creativity.
Lesson 2: What Creativity Is Not
In Lesson 2, students will first practice their own creativity by participating in the 30 Circles Challenge. Then, they'll learn about several common misconceptions related to creativity and watch a TED Talk video that hits on why everyone has the power to be creative. Students will continue adding to their KWL Chart from Lesson 1, and continue participating in the collaborative discussions established in Lesson 1.