Curriculum developers and K-12 teachers
Designing a curriculum unit that integrates creativity and imagination across subjects
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The 'Creativity and imagination in Education' mind map template, containing 97 nodes across a single sheet, provides a comprehensive framework for educators and students exploring the intersection of creativity, imagination, and learning. It defines creativity as 'the tendency to generate or recognise ideas, alternatives, or possibilities that may be useful in solving problems' and emphasizes that 'C&I-One can not exist without the other.' The template covers key concepts such as 'Imagination,' 'ICT' tools like Movie Maker and Xmind, and 'Aboriginal 8 Ways of Learning,' including 'Story sharing' and 'Non-linear' approaches. It also features 'Salmon's 5 Stages' of online learning and 'Imaginative capacities' like 'Noticing deeply' and 'Making connections.' This mind map serves as a practical cheat sheet for designing curricula that foster creative and imaginative behaviours in both teachers and students.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Teacher trainers and instructional coaches
Planning professional development workshops on fostering creativity in the classroom
Individual educators and reflective practitioners
Reflecting on personal 'Aha' moments and creative processes to improve teaching practice
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and explore the core framework
Open the .xmind file to browse the main branches covering defining concepts, ICT tools, and the Aboriginal 8 Ways of Learning.
Step 2
Personalize content for your curriculum
Customize the template by adding your own nodes or replacing existing ICT tools and pedagogical strategies to fit your specific educational context.
Step 3
Track development and share results
Use the curriculum framework branch to guide your assessment design before exporting the final map as a PDF or image for your students.
Frequently asked questions
The template covers 97 nodes across topics like defining CIE, imagination, ICT tools, Aboriginal 8 Ways of Learning, Salmon's 5 Stages, and imaginative capacities. It also includes sections on 'My Aha Moments' and 'Assignment 3-C&I Curriculum Framework.'
Use the 'Assignment 3-C&I Curriculum Framework' branch to consolidate unit content, define C&I, and design questionnaires via SurveyMonkey. The 'Imaginative capacities' and 'Aboriginal 8 Ways of Learning' nodes help integrate creative pedagogies.
Yes, it includes 'Salmon's 5 Stages' for online socialisation and knowledge construction, plus ICT tools like Adobe Connect and discussion forums. The 'E-moderator, lurker, scaffolded, interactivity' node addresses online facilitation roles.
They include Story sharing, Deconstruct-reconstruct, Non-linear, Land links, Community links, Non-verbal, Learning maps, and Symbols and images—offering a culturally responsive framework.
Yes, open the .xmind file in Xmind desktop or web, then add, edit, or reorganize nodes to fit your specific curriculum or lesson plan. You can also attach notes, links, and images.
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