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”.
Lorena – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the course and learn from it.
Priscilla – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Arcadio – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Informative and great ideas to help students become more creative.
Rebecca – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
The course was very intereting.
Mary Ann Frances – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
very helpful and useful
Teresa B. – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This was a very informative course. It helped me realize various areas that I can improve within my teaching to infuse creativity and enable creative thinking.
Feliberto – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent paced program.
Rosie – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Sandra – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative.
Jennifer – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the strategies and activities given throughout this course. Very applicable for the classroom.