Curriculum designers and education consultants
Planning a curriculum unit on creativity and imagination in education
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The Frame Work mind map template explores the barriers to creativity and imagination in education, drawing on Solomon's stages, key terms, and teaching ideas. With 192 nodes across 1 sheet, it covers topics such as 'reasons behind no imagination and creativity', 'Key words' like innovative and non-conforming, and 'Solomons stages' 1 through 4. This Frame Work mind map is a comprehensive cheat sheet for educators seeking to understand and foster creativity. It includes verbatim nodes like 'creativity is that it is an active mental process, that is within a domain, is purposeful and novel' and 'imagination can never be out-sourced', providing a rich framework for discussion. The template also addresses 'Teaching ideas' such as 'Community of practice' and 'Explicit Teaching', making it a practical tool for curriculum design.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Teacher trainers and school administrators
Facilitating a professional development workshop for teachers on fostering creativity
Education researchers and graduate students
Conducting a literature review or research on barriers to creativity in schools
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Explore the Core Structure
Launch the template in Xmind to browse the main branches covering Solomon's stages, key terms, and the barriers to creativity.
Step 2
Interact with and Personalize Map Nodes
Expand collapsed branches to read detailed content and customize the map by adding your own teaching ideas or changing styles.
Step 3
Export and Share Your Framework
Save your finalized mind map as a PDF or image to share these educational insights and strategies with your colleagues.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 192 nodes covering reasons behind lack of creativity, key words, Solomon's stages, key terms/ideas, creativity, imagination, and teaching ideas. It's a comprehensive resource for educators.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then explore branches like 'Teaching ideas' for strategies such as 'Community of practice' and 'Explicit Teaching'. Customize nodes to fit your classroom context.
Yes, the template is fully editable. You can add, remove, or modify nodes, change colors, and add notes to tailor it to your needs.
Solomon's stages are four developmental phases (stage 1 to stage 4) that describe the progression of creative and imaginative thinking, as outlined in the mind map.
Absolutely. The template's sections on barriers to creativity and teaching ideas make it ideal for facilitating discussions among educators about fostering imagination in schools.
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