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4.1.1 Creativity and Problem-Based Learning: Tips and Tricks for Teachers
Problem-based learning (PBL) has grown in popularity in K-12 education. PBL plays a role in students’ creativity development, including the group-learning context (Zhou et al., 2010). The creative process aligns easily with the PBL framework, creating opportunities for teachers to integrate authentic experiences and construct conducive learning environments. Based on a review of research and our experiences as a gifted education specialist and a high school Advanced Placement teacher, we will share tools and activities for teachers to foster creativity in PBL environments.
Author(s):
Anne M. Roberts
anne.roberts@uconn.edu
University of Connecticut
United States
Anne M. Roberts, M.Ed., is currently in the Educational Psychology (EPSY): Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent Development doctoral program at the University of Connecticut. She is also in the EPSY: Research Methods, Measurement, and Evaluation Master’s program, as well as the Program Evaluation certificate program. She formerly worked as a gifted education specialist, Destination Imagination Coordinator, and Makerspace Lead in Virginia. Her research interests include gifted education, creativity, underachievement, and Women in STEM.
Lindsay Ellis Lee
lindsay.lee2@unt.edu
University of North Texas
United States
Lindsay Ellis Lee is a doctoral student in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of North Texas. She also is a research assistant and teaching fellow for a Human Development course. Her experiences as an advanced placement world history and psychology teacher influenced her interest in advanced learning design in social studies. Her research interests include systemic factors that influence the creative process, educational technology, and psychosocial skill-building in the classroom.