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”.
Maria – WALLER ISD (verified owner) –
Fun strategies
Sherri – WALLER ISD (verified owner) –
It was really good. I have many ideas I can use in the classroom.
AMANDA J – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great
BRIZA – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It is very resourceful in applying critical thinking skills in the classroom with different methods.
Derek – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
meh….kinda boring
Edith – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Good strategies to implement in trail blazing classes.
Lorena – WALLER ISD (verified owner) –
Loved the strategies!
Amanda – WALLER ISD (verified owner) –
It was great! It gave lots of great ideas!
Cynthia – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Gave some great ideas that are super easy to use across the content areas.
BELINDA – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting video.