Provide an example of creativity from your own
experience. How does it fit with
the chapter’s discussion of creativity?
Creativity is trying something new,
creating a new method to solve a problem. I think creativity is relevant in my
current job. I am constantly thinking of new way to solve the issue because the
previous solution did not work well or it did not work at all. I was thrown
into the fire when I had to be head coach for middle school boy’s volleyball.
With some previous experience behind me, I had to think of new ways for these
boys to grasp the concept of volleyball. They were mostly new players, and they
were all relatively young. I continually had to think of new drills for them
that were fun but yet helpful to develop their skills so that we would be able
to win some games. One drill I recall having them do was the blind man drill,
this is where someone was blindfolded and the team had to tell the player where
to stand so that the blinded player can receive the ball. This was fun for them
as well as it helped them build team chemistry and talk to each other on the
court. This fits into the chapter’s discussion because helped the player look
at this game a different way, a game in which they needed to rely on each other
to talk. It also helped solve the problem of them not being able to communicate
on the court.
Hi Cyynntthia, I really liked reading your response to this question. I thought you did a good job. You personal example of creativity had to do with you in the work place. When I was answering this question my personal example was from work as well. You discussed how you had to come up with a creative way to teach volleyball to kids. I’m sure if must have been challenging to come up with ways to keep kids focused about what you are teaching them. I work with kids as well so I know how tough it can be to keep them interested. I liked the way you ended your response about how it relates to our text, nice work.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have your work cut out for you as a coach. I imagine that you have to keep them on their toes as well as yourself. I spent many years working with children and I got really bored. I found that the younger they are, the more likely they are to be entertained by the same thing over and over. I watched a lot of movies, but only saw a few while I was with children. Keeping your team occupied might be why you like it too. I think you may find that to be a great exercise for you mind to be in a position as a coach because you are practicing patience and your wheels are spinning all the time. You may even find yourself finding creative ways to simply deliver the information they need. Good luck and good job with on the court.
ReplyDeleteGood evening Cynthia you gave a very great example of when your creativity really helped in your life. I hate when people get put on the spot in sports but as we both know it happens it sports. How many times have we seen players go down and the next person have to step in. Now of course the replacement is not going to do the same thing as the other so ones creativity does come into play. I like how you kept the new players active by giving them new drills that you are familiar with. That is a perfect example of a young coach using her creativity to get her team used to playing a new sport. Good Job on this post and during volleyball as well.
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