Creative Education, Teaching and Learning: Creativity, Engagement and the Student Experience

by Gayle Brewer (Editor), Russell Hogarth (Editor)

Overview

Educators and education policy has increasingly acknowledged the value of creativity and creative approaches to education in particular. This book highlights a range of innovative teaching techniques successfully employed by teachers from a range of disciplines and education levels in order to share knowledge regarding creative education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781137402134
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	08/12/2015
Edition description:	1st ed. 2015
Pages:	360
Product dimensions:	5.43(w) x 5.43(h) x 0.04(d)

About the Author

Gayle Brewer, University of Central Lancashire, UK Russell Hogarth, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Judith Broadbridge, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Véronique Charriau, University of Rennes, France The Comensus Writing Collective, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Craig Laverick, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Rory McDonald, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Nicky Danino, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Russell Gurbutt, Leeds University, UK. Dawne Gurbutt, University of Central Lancashire, UK Hannah Chamberlain, Barrage Media, UK. Steve Pool, Poly-Technic, UK. Lynn Shorter, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Sharon Court, University of Portsmouth, UK. Liz Hardwick, Digienable, UK. Lucille Kennedy, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Amanda M.L. Taylor, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Rona Barbour, The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, UK. David Knight, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Linda Sanderson, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Eric Northey, Arts for Recovery, UK Bev Lamey, University of Central Lancashire, UK Carol Bristow, Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, UK. Jim Thomas, Skills for Care, UK. Helen Hewertson, University of Central Lancashire, UK Vikki Cook, University of Central Lancashire, UK Christy Evans, University of Central Lancashire, UK Claire Kinsella, Edge Hill University, UK. Linda K. Kaye, Edge Hill University, UK Dave Putwain, Edge Hill University, UK. Rachel Cunliffe, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Michael Wysocki, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Mick McKeown, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Lynda Carey, Edge Hill University, UK. Christine Rhodes, University of Huddersfield, UK. Fiona Jones, University of Central Lancashire, UK.

Table of Contents

PART I: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
1. Introduction to Digital Technology; Gayle Brewer
2. Twitter in the Classroom: Harnessing Social Media to Enhance Second Language Acquisition; Judith Broadbridge and Véronique Charriau
3. From Cinema to the Classroom: A Critical Engagement with Madness in the Movies; The Comensus Writing Collective
4. Using Poll Everywhere to Improve the Student Experience: Increasing Confidence and Encouraging Participation; Craig Laverick
5. Video Assisted Feedback; Gayle Brewer
6. Social Media in Education and the Community; Rory McDonald and Nicky Danino
7. Learning in Virtual Worlds; Russell Gurbutt and Dawne Gurbutt
8. Sockwashing, Service Use and Making Movies; Hannah Chamberlain
9. From the Horse's Mouth: Working as a Digital Artist on Research Projects; Steve Pool
PART II: NARRATIVE
10. Introduction to Narratives; Gayle Brewer
11. Reading the World: Developing Communities through Arts and Asset-Based Education; Lynn Shorter
12. Somerstown Stories: Can Exploring a Narrative, Change a Community?; Sharon Court
13. Digital Storytelling: Media That Makes a Difference; Liz Hardwick
14. Paper, Pictures and Song: Learning Disabilities and Inclusion; Lucille Kennedy
15. Telling Tales: Creating A Space For Stories In Practitioner Education; Dawne Gurbutt and Russell Gurbutt
16. Fiction, Book Groups and Social Work Education; Amanda M.L. Taylor
17. The Power of Storytelling as a Teaching Tool; Rona Barbour
PART III: ART, GAMES AND STUDENT PARTNERS
18. Introduction to Art, Games, and Student Partners; Gayle Brewer
19. Art By Design: Projects in Culture and Identity; David Knight
20. Developing a Teddy Bear Clinic: A Framework for Involving Child Service Users in a Nursing Curriculum; Linda Sanderson
21. Telling Lives: The Drama of Asylum Archives; Eric Northey
22. The Game as a Talking Tool: Using a Board Game for Creative Consultation, Engagement and Inclusion; Bev Lamey and Carol Bristow
23. What Did the Romans Ever Do For Us! The Role of Comedy in Learning, Development and Education; Jim Thomas
24. Undergraduate Research Internships: Engaging Students in the Co-Creation of Research; Helen Hewertson
25. Inspired Students, Inspiring Students: The Value of Peer Assisted Learning; Vikki Cook and Christy Evans
26. Can Arts-Based Education Help Re-Engage Excluded Learners? A Case Study of an Arts-Based Programme Aimed At Enhancing Educational Engagement; Claire Kinsella, Linda K. Kaye, and Dave Putwain
27. Learning Partnership and Teaching Partnership: Work-Related Learning in Higher Education; Rachel Cunliffe and Michael Wysocki
28. Democratic Learning for Democratic Practice: Co-Operation and Deliberation; Mick McKeown, Lynda Carey, Christine Rhodes and Fiona Jones
Concluding Comments; Gayle Brewer and Russell Hogarth

Editorial Reviews

'Good teaching is never just about imparting information, but rather about enabling students to think creatively. This is a fascinating exploration of the role of creativity in education, and the long-term benefits it offers both to the individual and to society as a whole. It is an immensely valuable resource for anyone wishing to encourage and enhance creativity in the classroom.' - Clare Allan, author of Poppy Shakespeare and Everything is Full of Dogs.

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