Infusing Creativity and Creative Thinking Skills in the Gifted Classroom (3-Hour)

$50.00

Presenter: Bob Iseminger, Pieces of Learning
Core Area: Creativity & Instruction 
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary 
Hours: 3

Creativity is elusive. It’s hard to put a grade on, or test for creativity. As a result, it is often devalued in traditional learning environments. Bob Iseminger believes that infusing creativity back into our classrooms is essential for the success of our gifted and talented students.

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Description

Over the last decade creativity and creative thought have been de-emphasized because of a strong focus on standardized testing education. In this 3-hour course, Bob Iseminger discusses the importance of developing creativity and provides strategies for embedding creativity development in classroom lessons and content.

In this course, you will receive:

  • Definitions and characteristics of creative thinking
  • An inventory of students’ creative processes
  • An overview of the four basic creative thinking skills
  • Practical strategies for building fluency, flexibility and elaboration

Presenter Bio

Bob Iseminger has over 25 years of experience in public education as a classroom teacher, math resource teacher, and coordinator of a gifted education magnet center. He has worked in both urban and suburban settings at the elementary and middle school levels, and in a consulting capacity with high school students. Mr. Iseminger currently serves as a staff development consultant for school districts nationwide in addition to presenting at state gifted conferences. He is the co-author of several books including “Cultivating Classroom Conversations” and “Choice and Challenge: Engaging Anchor Activities for the Differentiated Classroom”. 

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594 reviews for Infusing Creativity and Creative Thinking Skills in the Gifted Classroom (3-Hour)

  1. Beatriz – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative but very long as well.

  2. Lauren – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –

    This was interesting and provided some good examples of practical ideas and strategies. It seemed to go on for a bit long, as there were multiple examples provided of the same concept, but overall this was worthwhile and could be applicable to different types of classrooms.

  3. Brenda – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    It gave good examples.

  4. Oscar – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    It was informative and the activities were engaging.

  5. Melissa – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    I am grateful for the ideas that i can use in class.

  6. Alicia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    I found it very helpful and it was an eye opener. It made me understand how important my open mindedness is and changed my perspective.

  7. Eva – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    This course is useful, but could be done at the beginning of the school year during our staff development days.

  8. enedelia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    Great ideas were included in the videos.

  9. Consuelo – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    The course was very informative.

  10. April – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    This was a very informative and elaborate course that really explained it all in detail.

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