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”.
Alonso – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great lessons modeled.
ROSALEE – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the strategies and the theory behind the reason for teaching creativity.
Moises – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Good way to learn about different GT strategies to try and use in the classroom.
Daniel – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This course is very informative
Mariela – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Rachel – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This course presented a wealth of strategies and activities that we can incorporate in our content area.
Eliza – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Diane – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
The techniques are great for GT students
Viola – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It is a very informative program
Norma – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Strategies provided like pass the word, episodic learning and synetics will be of great benefit for use in the classroom.