Creative teaching in STEM

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Pollard, Vikki, Hains-Wesson, Rachael and Young, Karen. (2018). Creative teaching in STEM. Teaching in Higher Education. 23(2), pp. 178-193. https://doi.org/10.1080/13562517.2017.1379487
AuthorsPollard, Vikki, Hains-Wesson, Rachael and Young, Karen
Abstract

If Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines in higher education are to retain students, there needs to be a shift towards teaching in more enriching and interesting ways. Creative teaching needs to become more prominent in STEM. This article presents a study that defines creative teaching in the STEM context and investigates attempts to teach creatively as experienced by nine STEM educators in an Australian university. The results highlighted that achieving creative teaching is difficult and that the element of surprise is essential. Despite the struggle required, creative teaching afforded fulfilment for teachers. We examine the characteristics of those interviewed and suggest strategies for fostering creative teaching. The findings extend beyond the STEM discipline.

KeywordsCreative teaching ; Creative learning activities; Professional development; Pleasurable teaching
Year01 Jan 2018
JournalTeaching in Higher Education
Journal citation23 (2), pp. 178-193
PublisherTaylor & Francis Asia Pacific (Singapore)
ISSN1356-2517
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/13562517.2017.1379487
Web address (URL)https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13562517.2017.1379487?scroll=top&needAccess=true
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Page range178-193
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Accepted10 Jun 2017
Deposited11 Apr 2024
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