Description
In this 1-hour course teachers will learn:
- How to create a working definition of creative thinking
- How to measure creative thinking
- How to use the SCAMPER framework for creative thinking
- Practical strategies to incorporate SCAMPER in their classrooms
ODE Teacher Competencies a, b
NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards 3.1, 3.2, and 5.1
Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Alesha Haybin is currently a Coordinator of Gifted Services at the Licking County Educational Service Center, and serves as the Scholarship Committee Chair on the OAGC Governing Board and is Past-President of Gifted Coordinators of Central Ohio (GCCO). She has been an educator for almost 20 years with 17 of those working directly with gifted students and their families. She has found the most profound impact can be made as a result of relationships that nurture the social and emotional development of each student while stretching them intellectually. Alesha holds a B.A. in elementary education and a M.S. in educational psychology and gifted instruction. Born and raised in Oregon, Alesha most enjoys going on adventures with her family and visiting the beautiful Northwest.
Patty – NORDONIA HILLS CITY (verified owner) –
This was a good explanation of the strategy of SCAMPER.
Elizabeth – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
I liked the focused content and the ideas to incorporate SCAMPER into the classroom across different subjects or content areas with differrent age groups.
Melody – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
Very informative
Christine – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I would love to see more examples of this being used in classroom settings and with young children.
Elsa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful
Donna Kay – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I loved that this can be used in all courses.
Rachel – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
I have heard about SCAMPER for years, but it’s nice to have a fresh approach to an idea that has been around for a long time.
Julie – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
This is a great way to get ALL children the ability to be creative again.
Adre – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
Excellent.
THERESA – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
Ihad never heard of the term SCAMPer prior to taking the course. Interesting information.