The Theory and Development of Creativity for the Gifted course
provides an overview of the theory, research, practical strategies and
resources on creativity, with an emphasis on classroom application in the
gifted classroom.
The content has been organized around 5 topics: Valuing
Creativity; Knowledge and Characteristics of Creativity;
Planning/Developing/Implementing Creativity; Assessment and Evaluation of
Creativity; and Personalization/Actualization/Commitment to Creativity. The course has been divided into ten sessions
designed to address eight (8) Key Questions and a specific set of instructional
objectives.
The eight Key Questions are:
- Why is creativity important?
- What is creativity?
- “Where” is creativity?
- Can creativity be measured?
- What is a creative learning environment?
- How can creativity be nurtured/developed?
- How can outcomes of creativity be assessed
and evaluated?
- How will you commit to nurturing creativity
in your students?
Sampling of course objectives:
- Identify
the role that creativity plays in personal development.
- Describe
the impact of creativity on personal growth and self-actualization.
- Identify
the elements of the creative process, person and product.
- Identify
myths and misunderstandings associated with creativity.
- Identify
major components of creativity according to research.
- Recognize
how cultural values may impact the expression of creativity.
- Identify
examples of how creative thinking can be used to address problems in
society.
- Describe
characteristics and appropriate criteria used to assess creative products.
- Identify
constructs that can be used as criteria for evaluating creative outcomes.
- Demonstrate
an understanding for the process of invention and identify the steps of
moving from an idea through the patent process.
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