Divergent vs. Convergent - Critical Thinking Within the Classroom

Divergent vs. Convergent – Critical Thinking Within the Classroom

$20.00

Presenters: Heather Clark, OAGC
Core Area: ODE Teacher Competency a, b; OAGC HOTS; Curricular Content Knowledge 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4; Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Critical and creative thinking are necessary elements of a classroom designed for all learners, especially to challenge gifted students who can struggle with divergent thinking. Join Heather Clark, the Gifted Coordinator for the Licking County Educational Service Center, for this 1-hour course to learn the defining features of divergent and convergent thinking, the strengths and weaknesses of each, and how to incorporate each type of thinking into classroom instruction.

 

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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

 

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351 reviews for Divergent vs. Convergent – Critical Thinking Within the Classroom

  1. Tenille – LA GRANGE ISD (verified owner) –

    I liked the simplicity of the presentation and giving pertinent information on how to get students to think in both ways.

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