An Overview Educators and psychologists agree that when a student is having fun in any learning experience, both the left and right sides of the brain are involved in that learning experience. The ultimate result is a holistic learning experience. We base our educational system traditionally toward the linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligences. Dr. Howard Gardener s research and John Steiner s study of creativity encourage us to reexamine the new ways of writing and teaching writing to our students. It is proven that the complex process of writing is not limited to just two linguistic and logical-mathematical capabilities.
Writing is a complex process.
As an acting and creative writing teacher, I have always found that incorporating visual and hands-on activities can be extremely helpful tools in initiating and sustaining this complex process. Amazingly, the use of visual and performing arts facilities teaches critical thinking. Creativity does not contradict critical thinking or problem solving. In fact, creativity is problem solving. IUG s comprehensive and hands-on approach synthesizes creative thinking, problem solving, and teamwork.