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.
Marta – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great reminder of what teachers truly are meant for and that to open our students minds.
Esmeralda – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I really liked the Divergent ideas to incorporate into the classroom.
Theresa – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed learning about different types of thinkers.
Antonia – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
great
Erika – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Provided useful information.
Flor – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
very informative
Francisca – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great course!
Annessa – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course is a must, it is very informative.
Lisette – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It was informative and brought about new understanding about divergent and convergent learners.
ROBERTO – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very interesting information to consider and apply.
Julie – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Helpful
Jessica – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Really informative
Vanessa – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Martin – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course was excellent.
Maria – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This seems like a review of mindsets with exceptional activities to use in the classroom.
Lourdes – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It’s easy to comprehend the material and it gives very good information.
Ashley – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Understanding the different ways of thinking helps educators meet the needs of all students.
Roselia – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very Informative
Erica – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
very informative
Rosemary – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I was satisfied with the knowledge obtained with this video
Dana – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course showed me more creative ways to get the students to think and in turn learn.
Mirella – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I found this course interesting and it made me reflect on myself if I am a divergent or convergent thinker.
April – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very interesting.
Claudia – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very informative
Mirtis – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I like to know the difference between the different ways of thinking.
Odette – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It had information I had no idea about.
Eliazar – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great way to view the different types of thinkers. Knowing this helps plan for the multiple learning styles.
Anna – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Sergio – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Good course, provides good strategies
Channelle – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very interesting
Vikki – EASTERN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great course!
Maria – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great training with great information.
Armando – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Fantastic!
Rachel – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This was very general and I wish there was more information relevant to my content.
Gracie – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Interesting course
Rosa – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great
Martha – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
great course. lots of information to implement in the classroom.
Concepcion – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great course
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It is good
Sonia – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course offered great information.
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good
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Awesome presentation and informative
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Very Good Course
Irene – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
very informative
Porfirio – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I think this course was very interesting as it helps to understand the big difference between divergent and convergent thinking. It also gives examples to further comprehend the difference.
Monica – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
it was very informative
Veronica – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Grreat
Martha – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great lessons
Maria – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Awesome course!
Cristina – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course provided insight to the thinking process.