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Creative Thinking Toolbox for the Language Classroom

Autor Anne Cummings Hlas
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 9 noi 2026
Creative Thinking Toolbox for the Language Classroom provides language teachers with a comprehensive, research-based toolkit to develop multidimensional creative thinking abilities, including idea generation, originality, and flexible thinking, in themselves and their students through practical, classroom-ready strategies.
 
The text provides concrete tools and assessments drawn from real-world K-16 classroom examples that demonstrate how creativity can be systematically taught and nurtured. Each chapter deconstructs a core creative strength and presents four detailed tools that leverage the inherent playfulness of language learning, guiding educators through specific pedagogical moves to prepare students for a future of challenge and change. Reflective questions at the end of each chapter encourage deeper engagement with the tools and facilitate meaningful discussion.
 
Written in an accessible style, the book is designed for language teachers at all career stages, from pre-service teachers exploring creative pedagogy to seasoned educators in higher education seeking innovative strategies to enhance their practice.
 
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ISBN-13: 9781032931739
ISBN-10: 1032931736
Pagini: 326
Ilustrații: 86
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom

Public țintă

Professional Practice & Development

Cuprins

Dedication
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: Introducing the Creative Thinking Toolbox
What is Creativity in the Language Classroom?
How are Creativity, Language, and Culture Connected?
What is the Current State of Creativity in the Classroom?
Why Integrate Creative Thinking in the Classroom?
The Creative Thinking Toolbox
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 2: Fluency
Tools to Support Fluency
Tool #1: "Yes, and…"
Practicing "Yes, and…" in the Classroom
Tool #2: Brainstorming
Stop and Go Brainstorming
Other Brainstorming Techniques
Tool #3: Idea Quotas
Tool #4: Constraints
Assessing Fluency
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 3: Originality
Tools to Support Originality
Tool #1: Time Budgeting
Incubation
Time Limits
Time Pressure
Tool #2: SCAMPER
SCAMPER Example with Orange Juice
SCAMPER Example with a Paper Plate for Use in the Language Classroom
Tool #3: Synectics & Metaphorical Thinking
Tool #4: Force Fitting
Types of Force Fitting
Fixed Force Fitting
Lists Force Fitting
Assessing Originality
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 4: Elaboration
Tools to Support Elaboration
Tool #1: Observation
Eye of Monet
Visual Thinking Strategies
Tool #2: Storytelling
Storytelling to Engage and Build Relationships
Storytelling to Create and Analyze Stories
Tool #3: Initiation-Response-Feedback (IRF)
Tool #4: Visual-spatial Reasoning
Visual-spatial Skills when Learning Characters
Visual-spatial Skills when Working with Texts
Assessing Elaboration
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 5: Thoughtful Consideration
Tools to Support Thoughtful Consideration
Tool #1: Open-ended Questions
Webb's Depth of Knowledge
Intentional Planning for Equitable Engagement
Tool #2: Wait Time
Tool #3: Frame Student Responses
Nonverbal Framing
Written Framing
Verbal Framing
Tool #4: Slow Down
Support Asset-based Thinking
Opportunities for Social Justice
Assessing Thoughtful Consideration
Feedback Strategies to Encourage Thinking
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 6: Flexible Thinking
Tool to Support Flexible Thinking
Tool #1: 30 Circles
Tool #2: Overcoming Functional Fixedness
Tool #3: Multimodalities
Multimodal Approaches
Multimodalities and Multiliteracies
Tool #4: Cross Pollination
High-leverage Teaching Practices
Perspective Shifting
Assessing Flexible Thinking
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 7: Expression of Ideas
Tools to Support Expression of Ideas
Tool #1: Sentence Stems & Frames
Sentence Stems
Sentence Frames
Tool #2: Humor
Improv Icebreakers
Improvisation and Building on the Basics
Tool #3: Choice
Examples of Choice to Support Expression and Interpretation
Tool #4: Interactive Tasks
Collaborative Information Gaps
Collaborative Puzzles
Collaborative Games
Assessing Expression of Ideas
Supporting Oral Language Production
Supporting Written Language Production
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 8: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Creative Thinking
Strategies for Leveraging AI in the Classroom
Strategy #1: Prompt Engineering
WIN Framework
Strategy #2: Role Playing
Strategy #3: Visual Content Creator
Strategy #4: Collaborator
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 9: Conclusion: Tips for Maintaining your Creative Edge
Tips to Support your Creative Thinking Toolbox
Tip #1: Give Permission
Tip #2: Find your Why
Tip #3: Backward Design with Creativity in Mind
Tip #4: Stay Curious
An Example of Sparking Curiosity in the Classroom
Nourishing your Curiosity
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
References

Notă biografică

Anne Cummings Hlas is a professor of Spanish at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where she teaches all levels of Spanish and methods courses for language education pre-service teachers. Her research and interests revolve around creativity and language teaching. She has taught workshops related to creativity in the language classroom for over 10 years at the CARLA National Language Resource Center.

Descriere

A research-based toolkit for language teachers to develop creative thinking through practical strategies. Each chapter presents tools leveraging playfulness to prepare students for future challenges.