Boost Young Minds with Brainstorming

Brainstorming is one of the most useful techniques and strategies that are used to boost creativity and problem-solving skills in every sphere of life. It is based on the cognitive theory that develops creative thinking. Both brainstorming and creative thinking aims to develop creative problem solving skills.

The purpose of brainstorming session is to open up the possibilities and break down the incorrect assumptions about the problem. Every participant needs to take care that other ideas are not criticized or rewarded. Brainstorming as a teaching strategy is built on the aim of fostering communication skills, thinking and decision-making skills as well as respecting different viewpoints and opinions.

Referring to the Importance for Students, Brainstorming:

·         Helps students to become better problem-solvers

·         Helps students to generate ideas and think creatively

·         Helps students to assess the views of others and build relationships with their thoughts and ideas

In education, brainstorming is conducted by forming a small or large group of activities that encourage students to generate ideas by focusing on a single topic. How it is done?

1.   Teacher proposes the topic or question at the beginning of the session.
2. The teacher then asks the group to think about the problem or topic and find solutions to the problem. Students then share their ideas or relevant thoughts without hesitation.
3. Every student’s contribution without any criticism or judgment is summarized by the teacher on a whiteboard.
4. The ideas discussed in the brainstorming session is examined in the end.

Let’s look at some of the Brainstorming Ideas to get you started:

•  What things you can do with (marble, ball, blanket, stick, etc.)?
•  Identifying different colors and patterns.
• How many things you can think that is sour, sweet, bitter, and salty?
• How many games you can play with a ball?
• What if there were no traffic lights?
• What if there is no way to go out of town?
• How many insects, trees and animals you can name?

Brainstorming sessions are both exciting and easy and it is not a hard thing to comprehend. All you need is a word, problem or situation to start with. The Heritage School North Campus, Dehradun Schools CBSE aims to nurture tender minds by developing creative problem skills among students.