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. Johnny – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    I learned many activities to build students fluency, flexibility and elaboration.

  2. Patricia – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –

    This is a great session, because it helps one understand that building creativity can play an important role in a child’s education.

  3. MAYELA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –

    It helps you understand students’ thinking and to expand their learning

  4. Lauren – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –

    I appreciated a new look on creativity! There were many examples of things I could do tomorrow in my 1st grade classroom.

  5. Mark – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –

    very good

  6. Kimberly – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –

    Provided a lot of ideas to actually use in the classroom.

  7. humberto – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –

    The instructor did a really great job explaining all topics, I liked his pace and feedback, I learned many strategies I can take back to my class.

  8. Sandra – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –

    Loved it

  9. Laura – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –

    Great information !!

  10. Rebecca – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –

    This has been a cool training with ideas I can use in my classroom.

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