Creative teaching approaches in the lifelong learning sector / Brendon Harvey & Josie Harvey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harvey.

Contributor:

Harvey, Josie..

Brendon..

Series:

UK Higher Education OUP Humanities and Social Sciences Education OUP

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Continuing education.

Motivation in adult education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (194 pages)

Edition:

2013-2014 ed.

Place of Publication:

Maidenhead, Berkshire ; New York : McGraw-Hill Professional/Open University Press, 2013.

Summary:

This is a practical book which draws on the various techniques and environments to illustrate the different aspects of creative approaches for LLS.

Contents:

Intro

Creative Teaching Approaches in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Contents

About the authors

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction

What is meant by creativity in teaching?

Who will find this book useful?

How the book is organized

An explanation of the symbols used throughout the book

Use of terminology

Part 1 The Individual

1 Creative Learning Spaces

Three perspectives on creative learning spaces

2 Reflecting on You in the Creative Learning Setting

Use of non-verbal communication and body language

Characteristics of a creative tutor

Being conscious of your competence

Avoid the song-and-dance act

3 Confidence and Creativity

Developing confidence in the classroom

Confidence and some of the issues surrounding it

Reasons for lack of confidence

How to boost confidence

Taking action to help build your confidence

The importance of constructive feedback for boosting confidence

Learning from others

Looking after yourself

Part 2 The Group Perspective

4 Introduction to Groups

What is social pedagogy?

Why is this approach to education so important to the Lifelong Learning Sector today?

Use of group work

Group work and employability

5 Classroom Management and Creativity

Introduce ground rules

Clear instructions

Being engaged and active offsets potential disruptiveness

Preparation and pre-thinking

Practical exercise: room layouts

6 The Hooks of Engagement: Creative Methods to Engage Learners

Hook 'em using narrative

Hook 'em using music

Hook 'em using images

Hook 'em using moving images

7 Encouraging Constructive Thinking and Exploration of Ideas

Active inquirers, not passive sponges

Stimulating constructive thinking: the Sticky Notes Scorecard Activity.

Effective listening and engaging with difference: the Glasses Activity

Bringing work into the creative classroom: the use of case studies

Puzzling and questioning: the Foundry Visit Case Study

8 Creative Beginnings and Endings

A creative beginning: Lollipop Sticks to Centrepiece Activity

The Farewell Gift Activity

9 Designing a Creative Session

Types of learners in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Objectives and creative starts

Creative teaching methods

Creative resources

Formative assessment and creative endings

Creativity and large groups

Creativity tool: four categories of creative teaching

Conclusion

Part 3 The Organizational Context

10 Stimulating Creative Change in Your Practice

Do your research: ways to look at your practice

The Trojan Mouse

Action research

Capturing reflections

Reaching out

11 Looking after the Creative Tutor

The high season

Being professional

Practitionerself: the novice and experienced

The Tree of Wellbeing

Epilogue: The Currency of Creativity

References

Index

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Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Harvey, Brendon Creative Teaching Approaches in the Lifelong Learning Sector

ISBN:

1-283-96123-7

0-335-24631-1

OCLC:

823720551