Creativity in the Classroom: Schools of Curious Delight - Softcover

“I’ve been reading and teaching with Creativity in the Classroom since its 1st edition, and I’m pleased to see that the 5th edition has retained the teacher-friendly tone of its predecessors, while incorporating all the latest research and emerging perspectives on creative teaching and learning. Starko continues to provide one of the best entry-level creativity texts on the market today.”―Dr. Michael S. Matthews, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

“Students in my university creativity course have appreciated the former editions of Creativity in the Classroom as it explains the theories underlying creativity as well as ways for teachers to implement those principles in the classroom.  In this era of standardized curriculum and assessments it is vital for teachers to understand how to incorporate creative teaching and learning strategies and to recognize, value, and nurture the creativity of their students.  This 5th edition includes expanded sections on technology, assessment for creativity, addressing the common core standards and ways to include students with special needs. ”―Stuart N. Omdal, Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado

Creativity in the Classroom, Fifth Edition, helps teachers apply up-to-date research on creativity to their everyday classroom practice. Early chapters explore theories of creativity and talent development, while later chapters focus on practice, providing plentiful real-world applications― from strategies designed to teach creative thinking to guidelines for teaching core content in ways that support student creativity. Attention is also given to classroom organization, motivation, and assessment. New to this edition:

· Common Core State Standards―Updated coverage includes guidelines for teaching for creativity within a culture of educational standards.
· Technology―Each chapter now includes tips for teaching with technology in ways that support creativity.
· Assessment―A new, full chapter on assessment provides strategies for assessing creativity and ideas for classroom assessment that support creativity.
· Creativity in the Classroom Models―New graphics highlight the relationships among creativity, learning for understanding, and motivation.

The 5th edition of this well-loved text continues in the tradition of its predecessors, providing both theoretical and practical material that will be useful to teachers for years to come.