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. Tiffany – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –

    They gave lots of ideas I can use in my classroom to encourage and develop creativity.

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

    Great course with different approaches on critical thinking.

  3. Enrique – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    The course has a tons of good information.

  4. Kimberly – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –

    Like the games I can use in my classroom to promote creative thinking.

  5. Amanda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Great course. Fun ideas to implement.

  6. Michelle – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –

    It is an awesome way of catching up with GT skills.

  7. Veronica – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –

    I think this course had several great activities that inspire creativity while at the same time providing students with brain breaks.

  8. Amabeli – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Awesome

  9. Mandy – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –

    Good ideas to take back to classroom. Good explanation of theory/vocabulary

  10. Elisabeth – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative!

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