Creative thinking training 2404-P-MF-TTM

Typical workshop classes, during which small groups (up to 12 people) will present in practice exemplary techniques training and developing the ability to abstract, make associations, deductive and inductive reasoning, metaphorizing and transforming, as well as interpersonal skills aimed at getting to know each other and creating a specific atmosphere. groups, communication within them and cooperation. Methods of working with a group will also be used, related to motivation accompanying training and overcoming obstacles in creative thinking. The exercises will be carried out in a group activity, and some of them will be discussed (the importance of the technique, its application, its advantages).

Total student workload

Hours with the teacher's participation (15 h), time for independent analysis of issues and techniques discussed and practiced during classes (15 h) and preparation of a final paper (30 h) = 2 points. ECTS

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Student: - knows and can describe exemplary creativity training techniques and knows which skills they allow to practice and develop (e.g. abstraction, associations) - knows and understands the use of individual methods of creativity training (application nature)

Learning outcomes - skills

Student: - can perform tasks as part of creativity training - is able to carry out certain elements of training - plans a short creative thinking training for a selected group (e.g. children, students, employees of a specific industry). K_U09

Learning outcomes - social competencies

Student: - integrates with the group - willing to share ideas and discuss - actively cooperates in a group, in pairs, in subgroups to perform a common task - presents and explains his ideas in the group forum - discusses the results of training individual skills - can be critical of one's own activity. K_K07; K_K11

Teaching methods

workshop + discussion (of individual techniques and their results)

Observation/demonstration teaching methods

- display

Expository teaching methods

- description
- discussion

Exploratory teaching methods

- practical

Type of course

elective course

Prerequisites

There are no specific requirements, although knowledge of basic issues and terminology in the field of cognitive psychology will probably be useful. In addition, it is necessary to meet certain "requirements" or expectations regarding the nature of classes and participation in them. The classes take the form of workshops with elements of group integration, often taking the form of games and requiring active participation. Therefore, choosing this optional subject is not recommended for people who do not feel comfortable with this form of classes, do not like working in a group, do not want to integrate with other participants or avoid speaking in the group forum.

Course coordinators

Małgorzata Gut

Assessment criteria

Obligatory attendance (and, of course, activity) at ALL meetings. The classes are block and include only 3 meetings of 5 teaching hours each (there are 2 breaks during the course). Absence at any of the meetings will prevent you from passing the course. Different lesson dates are planned for each exercise group. Moreover, by the end of the semester, you must prepare a written final paper: a scenario of a short creativity training for a selected group (e.g. preschool children, employees of a specific industry, students, etc.). Activity in classes and the grade for the final paper constitute the final grade.

Practical placement

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Bibliography

There is no required literature, but the following may be useful:
E. Nęcka, A. Gruszka, J. Orzechowski, B. Szymura (2019) "Creativity training". Wyd. Smak Słowa.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 2404-P-MF-TTM in USOSweb