This course will equip educators to better understand and develop creative thinking across all content areas. Participants will learn how to help their students overcome common barriers to creative thinking and ways to encourage students to think divergently, embrace risks, and explore innovative solutions to problems. Emphasis is placed on the FFOE framework for understanding, measuring, and developing creative thinking skills. Participants will walk away with concrete strategies and resources that can be implemented immediately in the classroom.
This course includes independent applications of learned material in classroom situations. Upon successful completion of this class, participants will receive 5 hours of recertification credit.
Date: February 24 - March 31, 2024
Location: Virtual: Asynchronous and self-paced
Cost: $45
Facilitator: Paige Riffle
Paige Riffle is the Librarian at Tanque Verde High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Arizona and is a certified teacher with an endorsement in gifted education. As the librarian, she collaborates with teachers to personalize student learning, help students develop critical thinking skills, and connect students with good books for research and personal enjoyment. As a gifted learner herself, she is passionate about helping her high school students understand the nuances of giftedness and equipping them to thrive in school and beyond. Paige is a member of the Southern Arizona Gifted Network.
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