Divergent vs. Convergent - Critical Thinking Within the Classroom

$20.00

Presenters: Heather Clark, OAGC
Core Area: ODE Teacher Competency a, b; OAGC HOTS; Curricular Content Knowledge 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4; Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Critical and creative thinking are necessary elements of a classroom designed for all learners, especially to challenge gifted students who can struggle with divergent thinking. Join Heather Clark, the Gifted Coordinator for the Licking County Educational Service Center, for this 1-hour course to learn the defining features of divergent and convergent thinking, the strengths and weaknesses of each, and how to incorporate each type of thinking into classroom instruction.

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SKU OAGC-612 Categories Gifted, Heather Clark, Instructional Strategies, OAGC Tags Gifted, giftedness, GT, Instructional Strategies, OAGC HOTS, ODE competency a, ODE competency b

Description

Divergent and convergent thinking aren’t opposites; they are partners in facilitating creative and critical thinking. Join Heather Clark, the Gifted Coordinator for the Licking County Educational Service Center to learn the defining features of divergent and convergent thinking, their strengths, weaknesses, and how to incorporate each type of thinking into classroom instruction.

In this 1-hour course you will explore:

The differences between divergent and convergent thinking
How divergent and convergent thinking can work together to facilitate critical and creative thinking
How to adapt classroom activities to encourage creative and critical thinking

This course addresses the following standards:

ODE Competencies: a, b

NAGC Standards: 3, 5

Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.

Presenter Bio

Heather Clark has packed a wealth of experience into her 12 years as a professional educator, serving a variety of roles as a teacher and also as a leader through curricular administration. With a masters in STEM education, Heather has worked with and championed for gifted students from the very beginning. She now serves as a Gifted Coordinator for the Licking County Educational Service Center, splitting her time and expertise between two Central Ohio districts. Heather’s experience with urban, suburban, and rural populations make for a well tested knowledge base and a sensitive application of the best educational practices, ones that are both student centered and practical. She lives in Blacklick, Ohio with her supportive husband and two young sons that constantly keep her moving.?

Additional information

Core Area	Curricular Content Knowledge 3.1, Curricular Content Knowledge 3.2, Curricular Content Knowledge 3.3, Curricular Content Knowledge 3.4, Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.1, Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.2, Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.3, Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.4, Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.5, OAGC HOTS, ODE Teacher Competency a, ODE Teacher Competency b
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	OAGC
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Heather Clark
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies

65 reviews for Divergent vs. Convergent – Critical Thinking Within the Classroom

Rated 5 out of 5

Monique – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) – July 15, 2020

The presenter very clearly defined the two types of thinking and also how to encourage divergent thinking in the classroom (This is probably more difficult for students.).
Rated 4 out of 5

Matthew – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) – November 28, 2020

I liked how the presenter clarified the difference between convergent and divergent thinking. In many instances in school and like we should follow the model of divergent thinking first to help guide our convergent solution.
Rated 5 out of 5

Nelda – ALICE ISD (verified owner) – December 29, 2020

I loved the way she broke down each way of thinking. It made it really easy to understand.
Rated 2 out of 5

TERRYL – Private Pay (verified owner) – May 13, 2021

Lots of stand and deliver for a course on different styles of thinking.
Rated 5 out of 5

Emily – EANES ISD (verified owner) – June 15, 2021

love d it
Rated 5 out of 5

Steven – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) – June 23, 2021

Liked the short assignments, drawing, writing. Different ways of learning.
Rated 5 out of 5

Paolo – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) – July 1, 2021

informative and entertaining
Rated 4 out of 5

Eric – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) – July 8, 2021

Not bad!
Rated 5 out of 5

Benard Owusu – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) – July 10, 2021

Very good
Rated 5 out of 5

Jose – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) – July 11, 2021

This module allows for see the difference between divergent and convergent thinking.