EDUC 5513 Teaching for Creativity 3 credits

Focuses on the examination of theories of creativity, research in creativity and the teaching of creative thinking skills in the context of the classroom. Creativity is well-recognized as a factor in the expressions of giftedness. This course anchors students in the theories, definitions and facilitation strategies for creativity particularly as it applies to learners who are gifted, talented, and creative. This will enable teachers to better understand the nature and needs of the learner who is gifted, talented and creative, and determine the best practices for specific teaching strategies and general programming.