5. Imagine that you are a teacher of young elementary school children. List five good ideas for PREVENTING them from becoming more flexible, creative thinkers and problem solvers.
Oh the horror... I've seen these in action.
a. Arranging student desks in rows instead of groups- Personally I believe that group seating promotes positive conversations, sharing of ideas, and cooperative play. All of the three encourage creativity.
b.Squelching your students' ideas- Responding negatively to suggestions, questions, and answers (even if there wrong) will crush creativity quick, fast, and in a hurry. Students will be hesitant to respond, participate, and take risks.
c.Put away the blocks-What better way to express your creativity than by using manipulatives. I can't tell you how many times I've had to say, "Land your airplane." (using cubes/dice/counting bears to simulate an airplane flying, with sound effects)
d.Do away with carpet time- Students are criss-crossed applesauce with hands on thier knees and eyes on me. The most questions are generated during read aloud and shared writing on the carpet. I can't tell you how many times I have to say, " I can't call on you right now, but catch that thought and hit it to me later."
e.Looking for the "one right answer"-When searching and acknowledging the "one right answer" you miss the life altering, a little wierd, I would have never thought of that one answers.
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