Welcome to your blog ''Creative Teaching Methods''

Fostering creativity can range from simple team-building exercises to complex, open-ended problems that may require a semester to solve. An instructor that presents innovative and challenging prompts will encourage students to work creatively through a problem to a solution.

One of th most challenging things about teaching as a job is how to be more creative and present the lessons in a way that all or most of their students show interest and wonder.

So how do you get there? Here are some tips that can help you get creative in the classroom in a variety of ways.

1. BE OPEN TO NEW IDEAS.

Even the most open-minded of us sometimes get stuck in a rut and can’t see that there are other, potentially better ways of doing things. Break out of that and try to be open to new ideas, even if they seem strange at first.

2. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.

Stop thinking about your classroom within strictly confined terms and be open to ideas that are outside of the norm. 

3. FIND EXCITEMENT.

One way to get your brain thinking creatively is to start learning about things that excite you. That excitement tends to get the brain motivated, and a motivated brain is an active and creative one.

4. FIND INSPIRATIONAL PLACES.

Some lucky people may be able to find inspiration in a broom closet, but others of us need a place that pushes us toward inspiration. Whether it’s a park, your living room, or even a place in your school, head there and get your creative juices flowing.

5. PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS.

While challenging yourself is great, it can be tiring. Work with your strengths in your creative journey as well, and you’re much less likely to feel burnt out..

6. SET ASIDE TIME FOR CREATIVE THINKING.

It’s hard to be creative when you don’t have any time to even do so much as think about being creative. Make it a priority to set aside a few minutes of your day for free thinking and ensure that your students aren’t so overwhelmed with homework that they don’t have time to be creative.

7. DEVELOP CREATIVE IDEAS, DON’T LET THEM DIE.

It’s not enough to just come up with a creative idea; you have to follow through. Be willing to spend the time nurturing your ideas and developing them into something worthwhile and useful. Encourage students to do the same.

8. CARRY A NOTEBOOK.

Inspiration can strike at any time, so make sure you’ve got a way to record it when it does by carrying a small notebook with you.

9. LOVE WHAT YOU DO.

Nothing will make you feel more creative and inspired than truly loving what you do. If you’re feeling stressed, remind yourself how great your job really is. It’s bound to help you feel a little more creative and inspired.

10. IMAGINE YOUR CLASSROOM AS A BUSINESS.

If you were an art director or innovation manager how would you inspire your employees? Use those same tactics in your classroom!

11. CELEBRATE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES.

Did your lesson tank? Did you have a great idea that didn’t pan out? Don’t get yourself down. Failure is part of the creative process, and sometimes failures can actually be great successes if they teach you something in the process.

12. SUSPEND JUDGMENT.

The best ideas always sound a little crazy at first. Suspend judgment until you have all the information.