Description
Divergent and convergent thinking aren’t opposites; they are partners in facilitating creative and critical thinking. Join Heather Clark, the Gifted Coordinator for the Licking County Educational Service Center to learn the defining features of divergent and convergent thinking, their strengths, weaknesses, and how to incorporate each type of thinking into classroom instruction.
In this 1-hour course you will explore:
- The differences between divergent and convergent thinking
- How divergent and convergent thinking can work together to facilitate critical and creative thinking
- How to adapt classroom activities to encourage creative and critical thinking
This course addresses the following standards:
ODE Competencies: a, b
NAGC Standards: 3, 5
Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Maria – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Really good
Clarissa – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great
GUADALUPE – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Thank you for this professional development.
Michael – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
great job
Mark – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
great course
Maria – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I really liked the training. It clarifies many questions I had between convergent and divergent thinking.
Linda – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very insightful.
Luis – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very informative
Amanda – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great!
Rosa – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very eye opening.
Maria – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This a new topic for me and I found very interesting.
Mari – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the idea of creative thinking and using their own imagination of what they see or think.
Maria Elena – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Excellent course! It completely changed my way of thinking on how to give instruction.
Eunice – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course was well designed and it was beneficial for me.
Daisy – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
it was very interesting.
Yesenia – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course.
Margarita – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very helpful.
Ida – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
learned the difference from divergent and convergent thinking and another aspect.
Briana – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course was innovative with their ideas.
Desiree – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It was very informative.
Criselda – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Interesting
Nereyda – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I learned new strategies to implement in my classroom
Elizabeth – FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
It was easy to follow and engaging.
Noelia – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course if very informative. Cleared up my confusion between divergent and convergent thinking. It will help me in my classroom.
Edith – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great explanation of the two ways people think.
Jorge – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
well informed class