Master's Project
Creative Classroom Designs (pdf)
Abstract:
Creating a classroom space that is conducive to learning is an important task for teachers. The purpose of this project was to generate classroom design plans that create a positive classroom environment which promotes learning and creativity. I observed classrooms at Central Avenue School in Lancaster, NY and did some research about how to design positive learning environments. Digital plans for remodeling six classrooms at Central Avenue were created using the AutoCAD design program. This project is intended to teach readers about the importance of classroom design and its effects on the creative climate, student behavior, and lesson potential.
Abstract:
Creating a classroom space that is conducive to learning is an important task for teachers. The purpose of this project was to generate classroom design plans that create a positive classroom environment which promotes learning and creativity. I observed classrooms at Central Avenue School in Lancaster, NY and did some research about how to design positive learning environments. Digital plans for remodeling six classrooms at Central Avenue were created using the AutoCAD design program. This project is intended to teach readers about the importance of classroom design and its effects on the creative climate, student behavior, and lesson potential.
Other Class Work
This section compiles work that I have done throughout the Creative Studies program that is not related to the Creative Problem Solving process.
Adopt-a-Book: Child of Wonder by Ginger Carlson - An overview and critque of the book Child of Wonder by Ginger Carlson. The critque deals with how well the author suggests creativity within children.
Research Paper on Goran Ekvall - A synopsis of the works of Göran Ekvall and his ten dimensions of creative climate.
Using Sociodrama - A research paper on the history and use of Sociodrama. Sociodrama stimulates one's creativity and helps generate novel solutions to problems by means of role play.
Research Paper on Howard Gardner - A syopsis of the works of Howard Gardner, in particular his theories about the Multiple Intelligences.
My lesson Plan - The format for how I write out my lesson plans as influenced by the Torrance Incubation Model and Multiple Intelligences.
Adopt-a-Book: Child of Wonder by Ginger Carlson - An overview and critque of the book Child of Wonder by Ginger Carlson. The critque deals with how well the author suggests creativity within children.
Research Paper on Goran Ekvall - A synopsis of the works of Göran Ekvall and his ten dimensions of creative climate.
Using Sociodrama - A research paper on the history and use of Sociodrama. Sociodrama stimulates one's creativity and helps generate novel solutions to problems by means of role play.
Research Paper on Howard Gardner - A syopsis of the works of Howard Gardner, in particular his theories about the Multiple Intelligences.
My lesson Plan - The format for how I write out my lesson plans as influenced by the Torrance Incubation Model and Multiple Intelligences.
