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”.
Kelly – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting stuff
Stuart – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great training. It was interesting and relevant.
Angela – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
I loved this course because it gave easy, realistic strategies that I can use in the classroom.
Sarah – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Very informing
Daniel – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Great course loved the examples and games played.
Dee – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
I left this course with ideas I can implement immediately.
Meagan – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Cheryl – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course that gave many ideas for fostering and increasing creative thinking in the classroom. It held my interest all the way through.
Marc – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
it was good
Stacy – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Great information!