Creative Process

What I learned about the creative process...

Our creative process started last semester when we began researching helpful habits students could implement in their daily lives that promoted sustainability and artistic methods that tied into these behaviors. We looked at various articles, videos, and journals for these methods and inspiration. Our workshop lessons and activities reflected the research we did and focused on educating our students about the urgency of combatting food waste and how art can be used to address this issue.

In CPSA260, we learned about different methods we could implement to create an engaging learning environment. One of these methods that was most vital to our workshop was strategic lesson planning. We learned what is involved in an effective lesson plan, including specific learning objectives, engaging learning activities, a realistic timeline, and conclusions to gauge student’s understanding of the material. We created a detailed lesson plan two weeks before each workshop that implemented all these aspects and got our plans reviewed by two other peers. When planning we made sure to be ready to adjust our plan to adapt to students’ needs and focused on what seemed to be more productive rather than sticking to our original plan (Fink). This made us very prepared each week as we conducted each lesson. 

Overall, we grasped a better understanding of what it takes to be an effective leader, learner, and artist. We developed our organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills that are vital for our lives beyond the classroom. 

References:

Fink, D. L. (2005). Integrated course design. Manhattan, KS: The IDEA Center.