Synectics

“All students have an ability to be creative if they understand the process of creative thought and if they learn some strategies for engaging in creative problem-solving” (Lasley, 2002)

Synectics is great for creative learning because it allows students to create their own conceptual structures as they encounter new information. Synectics is a step-by-step method for teaching students to learn how to think creatively. Synectics asks students to create analogies for new information that connect to ideas that are familiar to them. -Christopher Landauer

Here is a great way to incorporate synectics into your classroom during an art lesson.

Here is another great resource for teachers seeking more information on this great method that fosters creative thinking.