Learning and Teaching Creative Cognition: The Interactive Book Report [Hardcover]

At the onset, this book provides explanations/definitions for what it is to be creative. Research-based viewpoints and personal perspectives on creativity lead to an introduction of an Interactive Methodology (IM) and interactive instructional strategies focused on The Interactive Book Report (IBR). Learning-through-play is emphasized. Special needs students, learning styles, thinking and feeling, a psychologist and scientists perspectives, effect and affect of the IM and IBR with leadership building are presented. Differentiated instruction activities, mindfulness, neuroplasticity, five case studies involving classroom use of the books creative cognition operatives are given explicit attention.Marjorie S. Schiering is a professor at Molloy College, hospital chaplain, and published author, international presenter on reciprocal thinking, creative-academic and social cognition, character development, motivation strategies, and childrens literature.

This text is an excellent guide for both teachers and school librarians on how to integrate learning-through-play practices in their classroom or library. Schiering provides specific strategies for doing this and also comprehensively discusses the psychology and theory behind this method. Learning and Teaching Creative Cognitiondiscusses different learning styles as well as how to use this technique for students with special needs. This resource will be a valuable tool for any professional collection for educators. VOYA

The teaching and learning processes have no boundaries with the Interactive Method and Interactive Book Report (IBR) strategies, as presented in this book. Through the use of varied modalities and approaches students are captivated, motivated and hooked on the learning experience. The teaching and learning processes become a creative endeavor for all to embrace.
Dr Schiering inspires and invites the reader to approach experiences without fear or limits and to utilize the creative lS