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Creative Thinking
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Course Content
This course will introduce the concepts of creative thinking and creative experimentation as tools to help cope with change, increase motivation and to stretch existing abilities. It will introduce some techniques which can develop and support creative thinking. You will have the opportunity to try these techniques and support others to do so.
You will:
• Identify examples of creative thinking
• Practice using a creative technique
• Select and use a creative tool or technique appropriately to come up with original creative solutions for at least one problem or situation
• Be able to reflect on your own experience of creative experimentation and explore how you could use this tool in other contexts
• Support others to use creative tools and learn from their experiences

Open Entry Requirements

This course is for anyone aged 19 or over.This is not a self help group or therapy session.
No previous experience is required. Basic IT skills are essential

Open What Will I Need?

This course will be delivered online. You will need access to the internet and an email account. Your teacher will contact you on a weekly basis through Skype, email and Google Classroom and you will have the opportunity to contribute to group discussions across the County. You will be given tasks to complete at each session and instructions and online demonstrations.

Open Assessment Methods

Your teacher will give verbal and written feedback throughout the course.

Open What Will I Achieve?

You will receive an ALSS certificate of achievement on successful completion of the course.

Open Progression

Other courses related to personal and professional development.

Open Is there anything else I need to know?

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07/07/2021
21/07/2021
09:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Wednesday
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Online Delivery

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