Teacher Inquiries on Creative Tactics, Strategies, Graphics Organizers, and Visual Journals in the K-12 Classroom

• In Event: Poster Session 5
  In Poster Session: Showcasing the Diverse Facets of Self-Study Research (Organized by Sharon Cormany Ornelas)

Abstract

This is research for teachers, by teachers. Forty-six teachers conducted research in their classrooms on the implementation of creative strategies, tactics, graphics organizers, and visual journals in teaching and learning. While there are many professional books that provide ideas on collaborative learning and creative teaching approaches, there is very little published research on the efficacy of these concepts in the K-12 classroom. These inquiries provide practical insights into how inspired teachers can conduct research on improving their own practice as well as on greatly improving their students’ learning. Thus, this research has widespread interest for teachers and administrators who seek to implement systemic changes in the ways that teachers teach, and children learn, in the 21st century.

Author

• Peter J. Gouzouasis, The University of British Columbia