1. Kathryn khazour – pt 5
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2. Brainstorming activity

3. Dr newzoo’s critters worksheet

4. Statement regarding creative thinking
This lesson supports the development of creative thinking with the engaging introduction that immediately requires the students to use their imagination on a mission or challenge that has been set (as Doctor Newzoo from planet Plutoneous). Creative problem solving is also encouraged to generate a varied range of solutions amongst the students. Such a technique is sometimes known as divergent thinking involving four elements: fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration (Dinham, 2011). The first three elements of divergent thinking are most certainly apparent during this lesson. However, there is no evidence of elaboration being used in any part of the lesson.
Imaginative development of ideas is supported through the preparatory brainstorming session (about critters on Earth and their different body parts). The different body parts are also drawn during this part of the lesson so the children do not forget them. As Dinham suggests (2011), a longer list of ideas demonstrates greater fluency.
Flexibility, in conjunction with an incubation of ideas (Dinham, 2011), occurs with Dr Newzoo’s Critters worksheet whereby students are encouraged to explore the different concepts of creations from planet Earth subsequently leading each student towards varied possibilities.
Originality is the third step in divergent thinking that can also be seen during the worksheet stage where students are given the chance to produce an unusual and individual response to the challenge. However, the exploration of processes and materials is limited here until the next stage of the activity where the students use felt-tip pen, chalk, oil-pastels, ink and paint brushes as outlined on the lesson plan. Nevertheless, through self-expression during this exercise the students are now able to make a decision about what they will do in response to the mission. Although each student has been asked to appropriately address the mission by presenting the things that were seen on planet Earth, each piece of work is individual and again supports the development of self-expression. The worksheet provides students with an example (the Budgiefiduck), whilst allowing room for students to generate artistic responses with the three empty boxes.
REFERENCES:
Dinham, J. (2011) Delivering authentic arts education. Cengage learning Australia. South Melbourne, Victoria.

5. Large scale with felt tip pen

6. Completed artwork