The document discusses the importance of creativity in learning, defining it as the ability to generate original ideas and solutions. It highlights the benefits of creative learning, such as improved engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking, and offers strategies to foster creativity in the classroom, including encouraging divergent thinking and providing a supportive environment. Additionally, it addresses barriers to creativity and emphasizes the need for meaningful projects and peer-led assessments to evaluate creative outcomes.

1. DEVELOPING AND
USING CREATIVITY
IN LEARNING

2. Objectives
 What is creativity.
 The Benefits of Creative Learning.
 Strategies for Developing Creativity
 Removing Barriers to Creativity in Learning
 Strategies for Enhancing Creativity in Learning

3. Bloom’s Taxonomy

4. Defining Creativity
 Creativity is the ability to imagine and generate original ideas, perspectives
and solutions. Creativity is the ability to generate new and innovative ideas or
concepts, make connections between seemingly unrelated things, and think
outside the box.People who are creative approach problems in unique ways,
bringing fresh insights and innovations to the table

5. The Benefits of Creative Learning
 Better Collaboration
Collaborative creativity leads to better team dynamics and problem-solving skills.
 Improved Engagement
Allowing children to explore and create in a safe environment fosters interest and
engagement in learning.
 Enhanced Communication
Presenting creative ideas not only improves communication skills but the ability to
articulate their perspective.

6. Inspires Critical Thinking 🤔
Creativity compels learners to think and question beyond conventional
boundaries.
Improves Memory 🧠
Creative experiences help students remember key concepts longer and
better.
Fosters Innovation 🚀
By encouraging students to think creatively, they may come up with novel
approaches and solutions.
Creativity can ignite those hard-to-reach students.
Some students don’t do well on tests or don’t do well grade-wise, but
they’re super-creative kids,” Terral says. “It may be that the structure

7. HOW CAN YOU ENCOURAGE
CREATIVITY IN THE CLASSROOM?

8.  Encourage Divergent Thinking
Teach kids how to brainstorm by asking open-ended questions and exploring multiple
possibilities.
 Provide Opportunities for Exploration and Experimentation
Allow children to explore new ideas and learn by doing. Give them time to work on passion
projects outside the classroom.
 - Foster a Supportive and Safe Learning Environment
Make the classroom an environment where children feel safe and comfortable taking
creative risks.
 Mind Mapping
Using mind maps can stimulate creativity, encourage associations, and help learners
organize their thoughts.
 Role Play
Role-playing enables learners to explore multiple perspectives, build empathy and
understand complex ideas better.

9.  Students work in many different formats — from group projects to solo assessments, listening to
presentations and more. Create collaborative learning layouts to keep the creativity flowing between
different activities. Instead of lining up desks, create pods, a U-shaped layout or separate group tables
where students can work together.
 Visualize ideas and goals
Empower your students to set their own goals and map out ideas in their own original ways. Teach them
how to use different types of graphic organizers like mind maps, Venn diagrams, visual timelines and
other resources.
 Create opportunities for reflection
Reflective activities help students absorb information more deeply, enhancing their creative and
contextual understanding of new concepts. Display reflective learning resources in your classroom that
students can focus on.
 Take your teaching outside
Speaking of outside — when the weather’s nice, dedicate some of the day to hosting an outdoor
classroom. Choose active, exploratory activities you can’t do indoors. Consider setting up an outdoor
project like a vegetable garden as well. This adds a whole new dimension to the learning environment.
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10.  Incorporate humor into your classroom
Comedy requires creativity, and inviting tasteful humor into the school day can help create a positive
environment where outside-the-box thinking can flourish. Encourage your kids to think of relevant pop
culture references, puns and jokes for a lighthearted dose of classroom cleverness.
 Have students practice creative journaling
Learning and creativity are all about growth — and journaling is a great way to record the journey and
encourage reflection. But this doesn’t have to be limited to writing. Students can create anything from a
video diary to an art journal where each sketchbook page is a catchall for combining ideas and notes
with new art techniques.
 Encourage more color
Color in the classroom can have value beyond elementary school. Encourage students to color-
coordinate their school subjects and use color when note-taking and studying. Use color around the
room as well with vibrant posters or themed corners.
 Visualization
Visualization can enhance creativity and imagination, making learning more interactive and fun.

11. Removing Barriers to Creativity in Learning
Limited Time
• Create
meaningful
projects
that allow
students
maximum
opportunity
for
creativity.
Limited
Resources
• Encourage
the use of
affordable,
recycled
and locally
available
materials.
Discouragement
from Peers or
Educators
• Encourage
a
supportive
learning
culture and
celebrate
creativity.

13. • Evaluate each stage of the creative learning
process: ideation, design, development and
presentation.
Analyzing the Process
• Assess learner's final product or artifact based on
the level of innovation, creativity, and originality.
Creative Outcomes
• The peer-led assessment can facilitate
collaboration and generates diverse feedback and
opinions.
Peer-led Assessment
Assessment of Creativity in
Learning

14. Creativity in Your Life