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Introduction
Introduction
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Creativity Overview
Defining Creativity
0:41
Importance of Teaching for Creativity
2:01
Barriers to Creativity
2:53
The Artistic Thinking Process
History of the Artistic Thinking Process
1:14
A Closer Look at the Artistic Thinking Process
1:10
Inspiration
Working with Themes
1:53
Using Personal Experiences and Opinions
2:30
Design Development
The Power of Experimenting
2:00
Research and Self-Directed Learning
2:59
Creation
Producing Work
2:27
Reflecting and Revising
0:57
Conclusion
Conclusion
0:18
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Teaching for Creativity
1 PD Hours
1 Learn why teaching for creativity is important.
2 Discover how to lead students through the process of producing original, creative work.
3 Explore methods for helping students find their artistic voices.
We all want our students to be more creative. But what does teaching for creativity look like? In this Learning Pack, discover specific strategies to help your students develop creative, original, meaningful work. Learn how to overcome barriers to creativity by using a proven method called the Artistic Thinking Process. Finally, discover ideas for empowering your students to find their voices through open-ended questioning, themes, and more.
Connected Professional Art Educator Competencies
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Creativity
3.12 Provides experiences to practice creative thinking strategies
3.13 Supports opportunities for students to learn from mistakes
Engagement
3.2 Communicates effectively with students
3.5 Uses effective questioning techniques
Connected National Visual Arts Standards
Anchor Standard #1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #3: Refine and complete artistic work.
Melissa Purtee
High School Art Teacher and PRO Facilitator
Melissa Purtee teaches visual art at Apex High School outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. She is passionate about student choice, supporting diversity, and creating pathways for authentic self-expression. She is also the co-author of The Open Art Room and the blog Thoughts on Arting.
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Teaching Creativity Spectrum
The Artistic Thinking Process
10 Themes to Use in the Art Room
Kinetic Sculpture Challenge Lesson Plan
Media Experimentation Sheet
5 Resources for Student Research
Research Notes
10 Reflective Questions to Ask Your Students
Artwork Think Sheet
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How to Reveal the Creative Process Through Reflection
3 PD Hours
17 Videos
8 Resources
