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”.
John – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
I have not thoughts one way or the other.
Ciani – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this course was very effective.
Michelle – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
it had very good ideas we can implement in the classroom
Felipe – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
good
Dora – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful, loved the activities
Alyssa – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Gives great ideas on how to input more creativity into your classroom
Irma – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
The course gives great ideas to help students become more creative.
Sarah – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
I liked all of the strategies and examples that were shared… all of which can be used in a variety of content area classes.
Kelly – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Good strategies.
Tonya – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Very thorough!