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. Joseph – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

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  2. Irene – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –

    I enjoyed the pace and activities demonstrated in the course. The presenter provided great tools that are explained to where I can easily use them in the classroom.

  3. Yahnira – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Very well developed, liked the handouts to explain and follow along

  4. Christine – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –

    I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate writing in my content area (math) as well as finding strategies to promote greater problem-solving skills. I like how these activities serve multiple purposes, such as reinvigorating a class as well as promoting critical thinking skills.

  5. Ana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Excellent Training very teacher friendly

  6. Marissa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    This course opens a teachers understanding of thinking techniques to expand student’s knowledge.

  7. Kristen – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –

    Had great ideas, many of which I will use in my classroom.

  8. Tania – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Good course.

  9. Judith – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –

    Great: I enjoyed and learned a lot.

  10. Caitlin – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –

    Great!

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