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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SKU POL-206 Categories Bob Iseminger, Creativity & Instructional Strategies, Gifted, Instructional Strategies, Pieces of Learning Tags Creativity and Instructional Strategies, elementary, Gifted, giftedness, GT, OAGC HOTS, ODE competency a, secondary

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”.

Additional information

Core Area	Creativity & Instructional Strategies
Hours	3 Hours
Organization	Pieces of Learning
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Bob Iseminger
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Karyn – HARPER ISD (verified owner) – July 21, 2020

I enjoyed taking this course in my own home so much more than having to be in a room with others and have breaks and all that. I was able to concentrate and learn new strategies that will actually be applicable in my SPED classroom.
Rated 5 out of 5

Yahnira – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – July 21, 2020

The presenter providing concrete examples such as lateral thinking puzzles resources and the Scamper technique was very helpful
Rated 5 out of 5

Elizabeth – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) – July 23, 2020

This training was very helpful and instructor gave a lot of ideas on how to incorporate in your classroom.
Rated 5 out of 5

Becky – HUGHES SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) – July 23, 2020

Very informative.
Rated 5 out of 5

Tracy – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) – July 24, 2020

There were many helpful ideas and strategies to use to help all students.
Rated 4 out of 5

Alma – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – July 26, 2020

Gave a lot of examples for each strategy being introduced.
Rated 5 out of 5

Alice – SPRING ISD (verified owner) – July 26, 2020

I like the practical ideas that you can use immediately in your classroom.
Rated 5 out of 5

Cynthia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – July 26, 2020

It provides many activities to teach fluency and elaborating.
Rated 4 out of 5

Jenny – HARPER ISD (verified owner) – July 27, 2020

Very informative.
Rated 5 out of 5

Jessica – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) – July 27, 2020

I enjoyed learning about different thinking skills that can enhance creativity!