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Creativity
The university lists "creativity" in several places in its guiding documents, but multiple definitions and varied interpretations confuse the issue. The Commission on Undergraduate Curriculum asked for more study and clarification into the issue, and the Portfolio Project was tasked with this follow-up investigation. The "Creative Work and Reflection" rotating portfolio prompt collected over 1500 submissions, and we have found some interesting results, both in terms of what students chose to submit, how they wrote, and how the faculty scored submissions. While this session will include some discussion of these results, the primary focus will be on continuing a conversation about Creativity. If it is so important to learning, can we come to a more common definition and understanding? We will also explore the idea of "convergent thinking" as an alternate phrase. We may also discuss techniques for integrating creativity into classes that may not obviously lend themselves to it.
Sponsored by: University Conference
Date: 2/16/2012Time: 9:00AM - 9:55AM
Location: McClain Hall 211
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Currently Enrolled: 25