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 – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this professional development. Primarily because of the activities that were shared which demonstrate how to build thinking fluency. The instructor did an excellent job.
Danielle – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Great ideas to support gifted students!
San Juanita – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
It was a good training.
Jason – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
It has numerous ideas introduced that would be great to use in the classroom.
Katelyn – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
It was good, I really enjoyed learning how to help my students become more creative.
Valery – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Sandra – MARIETTA CITY (verified owner) –
This was one of the best courses I’ve taken so far. His ideas were very practical and easy to incorporate into the classroom.
Alyson – Allen East Local Schools (verified owner) –
This was very informative.
Vicki – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Creative lessons are important.
Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Extremely informative