5. the creative brain
Introduction/Purpose:
The purpose of this lesson is to list and explain five basic steps used in the process of creating an original concept or idea. The learner will acquire a five-step technique to teach middle school students how to use creative methods in the classroom.
Learning Objective(s):
When given a set of five criteria, the learner will synthesize the data and create a novel idea with 85% proficiency according to the creativity rubric.
Teaching Timeline: Three, 30-minute periods
Instructional Sequence/Activities:
Formative assessment:
The formative assessment will be ongoing during discussions and the instructor will provide guidance and feedback to ensure clarity. The assessment will determine if the steps have been transferred to the learner with at least 85% proficiency.
Resources:
Popova, M. (n.d.). A 5-Step Technique for Producing Ideas circa 1939 | Brain Pickings.
Young, J. W. (1975). A technique for producing ideas. Chicago: Crain Communications.
The purpose of this lesson is to list and explain five basic steps used in the process of creating an original concept or idea. The learner will acquire a five-step technique to teach middle school students how to use creative methods in the classroom.
Learning Objective(s):
When given a set of five criteria, the learner will synthesize the data and create a novel idea with 85% proficiency according to the creativity rubric.
Teaching Timeline: Three, 30-minute periods
Instructional Sequence/Activities:
- The learner will access the website http://gconnbrain-basedlearning.weebly.com
- The learner will click on the Teacher Tutorial tab
- The learner will go to Tutorial #5 titled Creating an Idea
- The learner will click on the link labeled - A 5-Step Technique for Producing Ideas circa 1939
- The learner will read the article
- The learner will follow the five steps and create a novel idea
- The learner has the choice of writing or illustrating the idea
- The learner will click on the link labeled - Creativity Rubric
- The learner will use the Creativity Rubric to assess work
- The learner will post their work on the forum and explain how they followed the five
- The learner will give constructive critique of at least two other novel ideas posted
- The instructor will actively participate in the discussion and offer constructive critique and feedback. The instructor will monitor the discussion and look for 85% accuracy in the five-step creative process of each final product.
Formative assessment:
The formative assessment will be ongoing during discussions and the instructor will provide guidance and feedback to ensure clarity. The assessment will determine if the steps have been transferred to the learner with at least 85% proficiency.
Resources:
Popova, M. (n.d.). A 5-Step Technique for Producing Ideas circa 1939 | Brain Pickings.
Young, J. W. (1975). A technique for producing ideas. Chicago: Crain Communications.