Post 5, The Element:
Creativity is a step beyond imagination - requires doing something rather than thinking about it. Sir Ken says it is a "practical process of trying to make something original." With this in mind, do you have opportunities to be creative in your work?
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Fortunately, I do have opportunities to be creative in my work. Teaching presents lots of opportunities to be creative. I think that is one reason I like it so much. That being said, I believe bad administration, a risk-averse environment, and too much focus on test results can stifle creativity for many teachers. I constantly find myself trying to create new ways to teach!
ReplyDeleteYes, I feel like I have opportunities to be creative in my work. I only teach math, science and social studies. I am a Challenge teacher. It may be difficult for a homeroom teacher to be creative in LC, from what I hear, it is difficult to step outside the box in that area.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! As a Reading Recovery teacher, I teach first grade students who have the most difficulty learning to read. In RR, we take the children from where they are,(no matter how low that may possibly be) to where they need to be. Even though there are guidelines and practices for doing so, it often takes creativity to figure out exactly how to help a child understand a concept. Each and every child learns differently, and being able to explore that takes creativity each and every day!
ReplyDeleteCreativity is such an important part of life. Yes, I can be creative in my work! Every child is different and every day is different so teachers must use creativity and the creative problem solving process to make sure that they meet the needs of each child....the ultimate creative challenge!
ReplyDeleteI am also blessed with the opportunity to promote creativity in my volunteer life. I work with the Odyssey of the Mind program and in my opinion it is a wonderful blend of creative and critical thinking. I've been with the program so long that now former students are serving with me as adults. Just this week two former team members told me that they are now being paid to "do Odyssey" meaning they use their creative problem solving skills each day at work....it certainly made me smile.