Quick Reflection of being "Creative"

I have enjoyed the creative activities we have done in this class, and genuinely believe that my views and ideas surrounding creativity have changed in light of reading from our book and the articles.  Many times throughout my life people, especially my parents, have complimented or admired things I have done by saying "my, you are so creative".  Always, I have taken this as a compliment, and have continued to participate in things or produce items that can be labeled as "creative".  I am pleased that I now have a deeper understanding of the word "creative"; it is not only a word that represents art or music, but it is a way of thinking.  As I completed each activity, I was required to ask myself questions that I do not normally ask when finding answers to a problem.  It is not always easy to think critically about a situation, and this is exactly what the new standards in education are requiring our students to do.  I know that by participating in this class and completing these assignments, I have learned different methods of thinking critically, and will be able to better help my students to problem solve and become critical thinkers.