Initiate, Foster and Celebrate Creativity in Higher Education

Creativity in learning and teaching in higher education is now more important than ever as it is one of the essential skills for the future and will help us to be more open up to new ad unusual ideas, collaborate and solve complex problems of our times through making novel connections. Research shows that creativity is also vital for our wellbeing. Especially since the pandemic more higher education professionals are recognising the important role creativity can play in learning and teaching in higher education. We have seen more educators becoming experimental and using less common teaching approaches. Creating active, engaging and stimulating learning opportunities that promote creativity in learning and support students in (further) developing their competences and capabilities has become a top priority for many.

In this interactive online workshop we will discuss which techniques and methods can be used in face-to-face and digital courses to activate students' creativity, enjoy learning and teaching, and reinforce learning relationships. You will have opportunities to participate in creative learning and teaching activities, share ideas with colleagues, experiment with new ideas and develop creative ideas for use in your own practice.

Please bring paper, coloured pencils/markers, scissors, glue, LEGO® or playdough, wire or yarn with you to both online workshops and your mobile.

In preparation for the first workshop, read one of the articles that is of interest to you from the following special issue:

• Elkington, S., Westwood, D. & Nerantzi, C. (eds.) (2019). Creativity in Student Engagement, Vol. 2, No. 3, Special Issue of the Student Engagement in Higher Education Journal, Vol. 2 No. 3 (2019): Special Edition: Creativity in Student Engagement | Student Engagement in Higher Education Journal (raise-network.com)

This workshop is held in English.

Moderator: Dr. Chrissi Nerantzi

Dates:
• 30 May 2023 | Start of the Self-Work Stage (1 AE)
• 12 June 2023 | 10.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
• Self-Work Stage (1 AE)
• 23 June 2023 | 10.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.

Target audience: Lecturers from all departments
Requirements: None
Work units: 8
Subject area: Teaching and Learning (Lehren und Lernen)
Module: I & II