Starko: Chapter 1

THINKING ABOUT THE CLASSROOM

“Examine a book on creative activities or creative teaching. For each activity, identify the person who has the opportunity for original or innovative thoughts. Is it primarily the author, teacher, or student” (Starko, 2010, p. 16)?

Books that are made with creative activities/creative teaching give both students and teachers opportunity for original or innovative thoughts. Teachers can look up activities and create their own work for their students. The book that they reviewed may have inspired them to think a specific way. Students also have the opportunity to be creative. If teachers give them an activity from these books, students can make the assignment their own.