Creative Teachers

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This book serves as an evidence-based pedagogic guide for teaching and training professionals, focusing on effective, efficient, and creative teaching, termed Creative Teaching Competence. It begins by summarizing extensive research on human psychological functioning related to learning, emphasizing how this knowledge can enhance the design and facilitation of quality learning experiences that maximize engagement and achievement. The text illustrates what creativity looks like in teaching practices, outlining the processes involved in creative learning design. It highlights Metacognitive Capability as a crucial competency for the twenty-first century, enhancing cognitive and motivational strategies vital for fostering self-directed learning and well-being. The book equips educators with strategies to address contemporary challenges, such as nurturing self-directed learners, boosting intrinsic motivation, leveraging technology in education, and developing curricula aligned with twenty-first-century competencies. It also emphasizes the need for heightened teacher expertise in today’s educational landscape. Key topics include making sense of teaching, evidence-based pedagogic literacy, motivation and well-being, and professional development for modern educators.