This micro-credential focuses on providing theoretical development and practical utilization of the latest creativity studies skills and techniques to educational personnel globally in PK-12 schools, higher education as well as trainers and educational consultants interested in innovative educational practices. The creativity courses provide participating educators with focused, advanced development in creativity studies and classroom theory, practice, and application of creative learning.
The potential to enhance teacher’s natural creative abilities and provide both a scholarly viewpoint and the skills to improve their practices is significant. Both new and experienced educators gain knowledge and skills that provide new content, new pedagogical practices and enhance and accelerate their ability to solve problems creatively. This provides the opportunity to increase both educator’s and student’s creativity. As the first and oldest degree in creativity at the graduate level, well- researched high impact creative teaching and learning practices are provided to educators. By presenting these current courses in a packaged micro-credential, it also brings a greater sense of purpose and focus to educator’s selection of courses. It complements their current programs and/or provides an avenue for focused study outside of a program of study.
- Model effective use of Creative Problem Solving (CPS) personally and professionally.
- Implement best practices in facilitation and leading Creative Problem Solving (CPS) groups.
- Model effective use of cognitive and affective competencies.
-Create innovative learning practices integrating creativity skills
- Demonstrate a variety of strategies for gifted, talented, and creative student needs.
- CRS/EDU/EDL 530: Creative Teaching and Learning in Formal and Informal Settings
- CRS/EDL 559: Principles of Creative Problem-solving
- CRS 610/EDL 683: Facilitation of Group Problem-solving
- CRS/EDU 621: Curriculum Dev for Talented, Gifted, and Creative Education
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- CRS 560 Foundations of Creative Learning
For additional information please contact the Director of IGPE, Brandon Kawa kawabf@buffalostate.edu
International Graduate Programs for Educators
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