Location
Daytona Beach, Florida
Description
To instill creative thinking in students requires a shift in thinking for the faculty, which begins with a shift in their own thinking. The faculty obviously must be a knowledge expert or have a significant level of knowledge. However, to become effective in the classroom the faculty member must develop new creative thinking skills for themselves so they can help students develop those skills. This change requires a new attitude on the part of both the faculty and the students so that they can to expand themselves to meet a higher standard in developing the potential of the mind.
To develop creativity and a new level of creative thinking, this paper will first examine the significance of individual backgrounds and then briefly educational theory as it applies to creativity. The theory is not sufficient by itself: what is needed is an organizational environment that can enhance the students' efforts. By understanding the nature of creativity, the professor can create a new climate for effective learning. This paper identifies ways to create an effective communication climate to instill creativity, highlighting the approach of using non-threatening questions so that students feel free to explore their unique and creative thoughts.
Creative Thinking Skills for An Electronic World
Daytona Beach, Florida
To instill creative thinking in students requires a shift in thinking for the faculty, which begins with a shift in their own thinking. The faculty obviously must be a knowledge expert or have a significant level of knowledge. However, to become effective in the classroom the faculty member must develop new creative thinking skills for themselves so they can help students develop those skills. This change requires a new attitude on the part of both the faculty and the students so that they can to expand themselves to meet a higher standard in developing the potential of the mind.
To develop creativity and a new level of creative thinking, this paper will first examine the significance of individual backgrounds and then briefly educational theory as it applies to creativity. The theory is not sufficient by itself: what is needed is an organizational environment that can enhance the students' efforts. By understanding the nature of creativity, the professor can create a new climate for effective learning. This paper identifies ways to create an effective communication climate to instill creativity, highlighting the approach of using non-threatening questions so that students feel free to explore their unique and creative thoughts.