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.

Need more hours? Save $10 with our 3 hour bundle or save $30 with our 6 hour bundle!

Add to Cart or Click Here for District Pricing

View Course Demo

Add to Cart

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

Jill – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) – July 12, 2021

I really enjoyed this. It reminded me of the need to include divergent thinking in my classroom as a means of developing student creativity which is sorely lacking right now in education.
Rated 5 out of 5

Sabrina – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) – July 12, 2021

Easy to follow.
Rated 5 out of 5

Maria – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) – July 12, 2021

Great thinking process is obtained through the divergent thinking followed by convergent thinking.
Rated 5 out of 5

Kevin – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) – July 12, 2021

It was an interesting course in that it made me self reflect on my practices and how i ask questions.
Rated 5 out of 5

Jennifer – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) – July 13, 2021

I enjoyed learning about divergent and convergent thinking and will definitely apply what I learned in my classes.
Rated 3 out of 5

Anne – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) – July 14, 2021

Interesting.
Rated 5 out of 5

Christy – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) – July 15, 2021

Very interesting – great suggestions for incorporating more divergent thinking in the classroom.
Rated 5 out of 5

Stanislas – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) – July 15, 2021

Short, succinct and to the point. Very easy to follow, and yet I found some interesting concepts I can implement in my teaching.
Rated 4 out of 5

Bonnie – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) – July 18, 2021

Informative.
Rated 5 out of 5

Deborah – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) – July 18, 2021

This was excellent. The speaker presented the information in an easy to follow format. She provided examples and opportunities to process and apply the information.