CHAPTER 5

According to chapter five of Joy Egbert’s book, "creativity can be defined as the creation of original ideas, processes , experiences, or objects; it also states that “creativity can be describe as the ability to see ordinary things differently”.  I looked at creativity as being willing to go above and beyond want is expected. Being different than others and standing out. When Egbert stated "students who can think creativity can determine alternatives, solve problems, and avoid being “lifelong idea consumers”. They learn to make original contributions to human knowledge.

I believe my creativity has gotten me a long way in life. I have always been different when it comes to different things like: styling clothes, making decisions or designing things; then seeing it in stores makes me feel that I should have been a little more aggressive and gotten my ideas patented. I believe the more creative you are the better chances you have at being successful.

TEACHERS AND CREATIVITY

I understand that teachers have a curriculum to follow but being a creative teacher, changing up the style of teaching and making it interesting makes students willing to want to learn. Being opened minded and allowing students to come up with their own ideas helps encourage students to want to do better and learn in the classroom. I believe when teachers allow students to be themselves along with creative learning habits make school and learning fun. Fun learning for example: vocabulary hang-man or any type of educational hangman along with educational jeopardy is creative and fun for learning and studying. The biggest part of creativity is making sure everything is organized and prepared correctly. A way to boost up student confidence is allowing students to show you want they are capable of doing.