Nurturing Young Innovators
Cultivating Creativity in the Classroom, Home and Community
Published on 15. August 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
185 pages
978-1-56484-390-6 (ISBN)
Description
Today's students need broad skills to help them think creatively, work collaboratively and implement innovations in our complex and global society. These skills must be taught early to ensure success.
In Nurturing Young Innovators, PK-5 teachers will learn how to engage families and communities in activities that create environments where creativity, innovation and collaboration are fostered and valued, and where technology is used to redefine learning and promote responsible risk-taking.Written by two experts who are passionate about supporting early learners through effective uses of technology, this book is a singular source for learning how to encourage innovation and creativity in early learners so they can develop the skills they need to thrive.
This book includes: - Examples of how teachers can collaborate with students, parents and the community to support student success and innovation.
- Practical tools, including sample projects, reflection questions and exercises to drive student learning.
- An action plan to help you track the steps you're taking to facilitate creativity in students, and a Resources section to support the content in each chapter.
In Nurturing Young Innovators, PK-5 teachers will learn how to engage families and communities in activities that create environments where creativity, innovation and collaboration are fostered and valued, and where technology is used to redefine learning and promote responsible risk-taking.Written by two experts who are passionate about supporting early learners through effective uses of technology, this book is a singular source for learning how to encourage innovation and creativity in early learners so they can develop the skills they need to thrive.
This book includes: - Examples of how teachers can collaborate with students, parents and the community to support student success and innovation.
- Practical tools, including sample projects, reflection questions and exercises to drive student learning.
- An action plan to help you track the steps you're taking to facilitate creativity in students, and a Resources section to support the content in each chapter.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Eugene
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56484-390-6 (9781564843906)
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Persons
Laura McLaughlin Taddei is an associate professor of education at Neumann University in Aston, Pennsylvania, and a professional development speaker in higher education and PK-12 settings. She is dedicated to teaching and modeling the use of innovation, creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration both within the classroom setting and beyond.
Stephanie Smith Budhai is an associate professor and director of graduate education at Neumann University in Aston, Pennsylvania. She developed and oversees a state-approved program to prepare K-12 teachers to design, deliver and assess learning in online modalities, and has published several books and articles about instructional technology. She serves as the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology southeast region treasurer.
Stephanie Smith Budhai is an associate professor and director of graduate education at Neumann University in Aston, Pennsylvania. She developed and oversees a state-approved program to prepare K-12 teachers to design, deliver and assess learning in online modalities, and has published several books and articles about instructional technology. She serves as the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology southeast region treasurer.