Practice Description

Thinkpetizers: Small Mental Bites of Creative Thinking

by FORTH added on 07 Nov 2019

Brief description:
The Thinkpetizers is a fast-paced hands-on workshop aiming to introduce the concept, practice and value of creative thinking through an engaging and fun participative experience, which even large multigenerational groups can enjoy together. To this end, the Thinkpetizers ‘borrow’ concepts and practices from popular events such as recreational sports group exercise, music concerts and stand-up comedy. Participants are allowed to discuss freely during the activities or even to copy from each other, since copying is often a good starting point for igniting idea generation. Participants mostly work in pairs and, occasionally, in groups of 3 or 4.
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Countries:
(where the practice takes place)
Greece
Cities:
(where the practice takes place)
Chania
Organization name:
(running the practice)
FORTH
Organization type:
Nonprofit
Contact person:
Dimitris Grammenos
Contact email:
(for further information and inquiries)
gramenos@ics.forth.gr
Social media:
Related resources:
(e.g., web site, publications,media)
Participants’ age groups:
Age independent
Indicative number of participants:
15 - 200
Oriented to a specific gender?
No
Frequency:
(for the same group of participants)
Single-occasion
Total duration:
(for the same group of participants)
1 - 5 hours
Location:
(where the practice takes place)
  • Classroom, formal learning space, etc.
  • Community lab, FabLab, non-formal learning space, etc.
  • Museum, science centre, outreach centre, library, zoo, etc.
  • Fair, contest, challenge, conferences, seminars, events, etc.
What are the role(s) of the adult(s) running the practice?
  • Presenter
  • Facilitator
  • Mentor / Guide
  • Observer
During the practice, participants…
  • Make
  • Play
Participants work…
  • Alone
  • In pairs
  • In family groups/with support of family group
    • What type of materials do participants use?
    • Pen and paper
    • Craft supplies / Stationery
    Pedagogical approach:
    • Collaborative-learning
    • Creative thinking
    • Critical thinking
    Social justice/equity approaches:
    • Free events/funding for those from low-income groups
    • Activities are designed to empower participants and meet their needs
    Does the practice have (explicit or implicit) learning objectives?
    		Explicit: Creative thinking - concept, practice and value
    Is the practice (explicitly or implicitly) connected to school curricula?
    		No
    If connected in any way to school curricula, which subjects are covered?
    Does the practice aim to have an impact on the engagement / interest of participants with a particular scientific topic, concept, phenomena, theory or career?
    		Yes: Get interested in and engage with creative thinking.
    Does the practice aim to have an impact on the attitude of participants with a particular scientific topic, concept, phenomena, theory, or career?
    		Yes: Understand that everyone is creative but also that creative thinking is not an act of genius but requires a lot practice and hard work.
    Does the practice aim to have an impact on the behavior of participants related to a particular scientific topic, concept, phenomena, theory, or career?
    		Yes: Employ creative thinking in everyday life activities as well as an educational practice.
    Does the practice aim to have an impact on the development / reinforcement / practice of skills of participants?
    		Yes: Development, practice and application of creative thinking skills.
    Additional notes: