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 4 out of 5

Shelley – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) – March 11, 2023

This course provides clear information to help differentiate between convergent and divergent thinking. I enjoyed the two divergent thinking activities.
Rated 5 out of 5

Brooke – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) – March 11, 2023

I really enjoyed this training. The instructor walked us through multiple strategies and had us actually do them which makes it more likely that I will do them with my own students.
Rated 4 out of 5

Michelle – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) – April 12, 2023

This course provided a good reminder of how both divergent and convergent thinking are valuable.
Rated 5 out of 5

Stephanie – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) – May 12, 2023

This was very good
Rated 4 out of 5

Abbey – St Marys City Schools (verified owner) – May 17, 2023

This was a good way to explain how to get deeper thought processes out of students.
Rated 4 out of 5

Haylee – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) – May 18, 2023

I have some new interesting ways to get my kids to think a little more critically.
Rated 5 out of 5

James – OLENTANGY LOCAL (verified owner) – May 23, 2023

Great!
Rated 4 out of 5

Ivan – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) – May 23, 2023

Good!
Rated 5 out of 5

Nelly – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – May 26, 2023

Very informative.
Rated 5 out of 5

Kathy – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) – June 14, 2023

I liked this course because it challenged me to think about how I teach my students.