Connect-ed Issue 47 February 2019 | Page 13

Self- Study Courses for Creativity in the Classroom Exploring creativity in the classroom may be asking you to step outside your comfort zone, if you?d like some support and ideas we suggested that you take a look at some of our self-study courses on NAU that will help further your understanding on creativity in the classroom and allow you to collaborate with other colleagues around the family who are exploring the same ideas. Engaging St udent s is a vital course when it comes to releasing the full creative potential of your classroom. This course aims to provide you with a framework to review how you engage your students. In particular, it looks at how we can offer our students opportunities to be creative in the classroom, providing you with examples from other practitioners including problem solving techniques. So why not take this self-study course today, and work at your own pace to learn new and exciting methodologies for unleashing the full creative potential of your students! A Creat ive Classroom This course solely focuses on providing you with a framework to building a more creative classroom environment taking examples form secondary school teachers, and highlighting team working opportunities. It also provides lots of opportunities to reflect on your own teachings and discover what can be done to foster a move creative environment for your students. NAU Case Studies: Enhance your knowledge! You have probably observed by now that each month we highlight one of our many case studies from NAU. But if you head on over to our case st udies area you can find case studies on a vast range of subjects. So, if you?re looking to further your professional development, why not have a look at our case studies on CPD, ICT in the Classroom, or check out more specific subject areas such as best practice in the early years. With creativity being the focus this month, we recommend David Ardley?s case st udy on students? use of design as a subject. Or perhaps you?d prefer to read about the Global Poet ry Salon which encouraged staff and students to engage with Shakespeare or the Primary Mat hs challenges that were held across three of our schools a few year ago. We are continually adding more material to our case studies area, so be sure to check in regularly for more content. If you would like to contribute an article yourself, get in touch wit h us and let us know what you would like to write about.