Calgary Public Library

Creative Teaching Approaches In The Lifelong Learning Sector

eng

no index present

non fiction

Creative Teaching Approaches In The Lifelong Learning Sector

electronic resource

dictionaries

823720551

This is a practical book which draws on the various techniques and environments to illustrate the different aspects of creative approaches for LLS

Creative Teaching Approaches in the Lifelong Learning Sector; Contents; About the authors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; What is meant by creativity in teaching?; Who will find this book useful?; How the book is organized; An explanation of the symbols used throughout the book; Use of terminology; Part 1 The Individual; 1 Creative Learning Spaces; Three perspectives on creative learning spaces; 2 Reflecting on You in the Creative Learning Setting; Use of non-verbal communication and body language; Characteristics of a creative tutor; Being conscious of your competenceAvoid the song-and-dance act3 Confidence and Creativity; Developing confidence in the classroom; Confidence and some of the issues surrounding it; Reasons for lack of confidence; How to boost confidence; Taking action to help build your confidence; The importance of constructive feedback for boosting confidence; Learning from others; Looking after yourself; Part 2 The Group Perspective; 4 Introduction to Groups; What is social pedagogy?; Why is this approach to education so important to the Lifelong Learning Sector today?; Use of group work; Group work and employability5 Classroom Management and CreativityIntroduce ground rules; Clear instructions; Being engaged and active offsets potential disruptiveness; Preparation and pre-thinking; Practical exercise: room layouts; 6 The Hooks of Engagement: Creative Methods to Engage Learners; Hook 'em using narrative; Hook 'em using music; Hook 'em using images; Hook 'em using moving images; 7 Encouraging Constructive Thinking and Exploration of Ideas; Active inquirers, not passive sponges; Stimulating constructive thinking: the Sticky Notes Scorecard ActivityEffective listening and engaging with difference: the Glasses ActivityBringing work into the creative classroom: the use of case studies; Puzzling and questioning: the Foundry Visit Case Study; 8 Creative Beginnings and Endings; A creative beginning: Lollipop Sticks to Centrepiece Activity; The Farewell Gift Activity; 9 Designing a Creative Session; Types of learners in the Lifelong Learning Sector; Objectives and creative starts; Creative teaching methods; Creative resources; Formative assessment and creative endings; Creativity and large groupsCreativity tool: four categories of creative teachingConclusion; Part 3 The Organizational Context; 10 Stimulating Creative Change in Your Practice; Do your research: ways to look at your practice; The Trojan Mouse; Action research; Capturing reflections; Reaching out; 11 Looking after the Creative Tutor; The high season; Being professional; Practitionerself: the novice and experienced; The Tree of Wellbeing; Conclusion; Epilogue: The Currency of Creativity; References; Index; Advert