Posted in April 2019 …

Creativity in Your Toolbox

Creativity in Your Toolbox

Would you like to use more creativity in your classroom? Could you use a little inspiration? How about some short videos for professional development? The American Psychological Association (APA) may have just what you’re looking for. You might start with the Psychology Learning Curve article on “Creative Teaching and Teaching Creativity: How to Foster Creativity … Continue reading →

Let’s Be Scientists! Or Maybe We Should Do Science. . . .

Let’s Be Scientists! Or Maybe We Should Do Science. . . .

One of the most important things we can do to help students prepare to be creative scientists is to help them understand how science works.  We need to share science that looks like science—unpredictable and full of questions—rather than simple exercises in direction-following. We need students to understand the struggles and dilemmas of scientists along … Continue reading →