"Creative pedagogy" (Alkeinkov, 1989) is a foundation for illuminating and inspiring novel qualities in our students who are preparing to become creators in the field of counseling. Creative teaching strategies and creative approaches to teaching have been linked to positive learning outcomes for students including information retention, leadership ability, creativity, (Gibson, 2010) and increased self-awareness (McCormack, McGowan, McGonigle, Goode, Black, & Sinclair, 2005). Attendees of this presentation will learn about and engage in a discussion about the art of creative teaching and how it can be applied in counselor education. Attendees will be invited to share ideas and thoughts regarding their own experience of accessing creativity in the classroom.
