101 Activities For Teaching Creativity And Problem Solving

Author : Arthur B. VanGundy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008-03-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470368909

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101 Activities for Teaching Creativity and Problem Solving by Arthur B. VanGundy Pdf

Employees who possess problem-solving skills are highly valued in today?s competitive business environment. The question is how can employees learn to deal in innovative ways with new data, methods, people, and technologies? In this groundbreaking book, Arthur VanGundy -- a pioneer in the field of idea generation and problem solving -- has compiled 101 group activities that combine to make a unique resource for trainers, facilitators, and human resource professionals. The book is filled with idea-generation activities that simultaneously teach the underlying problem-solving and creativity techniques involved. Each of the book?s 101 engaging and thought-provoking activities includes facilitator notes and advice on when and how to use the activity. Using 101 Activities for Teaching Creativity and Problem Solving will give you the information and tools you need to: Generate creative ideas to solve problems. Avoid patterned and negative thinking. Engage in activities that are guaranteed to spark ideas. Use proven techniques for brainstorming with groups. Order your copy today.

Author : Abigail Flesch Connors
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780874260786

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Teaching Creativity by Abigail Flesch Connors Pdf

Author : Patricia A. Elwell
Publisher : PRUFROCK PRESS INC.
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Creative thinking
ISBN : 1882664078

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CPS for Teens by Patricia A. Elwell Pdf

Educational title for gifted and advanced learners.

Author : Bob Eberle,Bob Stanish
Publisher : PRUFROCK PRESS INC.
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Creative thinking
ISBN : 9781882664269

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CPS for Kids by Bob Eberle,Bob Stanish Pdf

This book will teach your students an exciting and powerful problem-solving method from start to finish (includes 30 reproducible classroom activities). Students will learn to work together and individually to find appropriate and unique solutions to real-world problems by using this tested method. Grades 2-8

Author : Dr. Felicia Durden, Ed.D.
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781612437026

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Morning Meetings for Special Education Classrooms by Dr. Felicia Durden, Ed.D. Pdf

A complete guide for improving the focus and engagement of your special education students by starting the day off right Use a morning meeting to jump-start your students’ day! This simple but effective classroom technique has been proven to help students learn better, build friendships, improve behavior and gain confidence. Offering fun games, great songs and other engaging activities, this book’s 101 ready-to-use ideas are sure to help your students experience remarkable progress in: • Math and reading • Team-building • Planning and communication • Science and technology • Goal-setting • Organization • Problem-solving • Role-playing • Fulfilling a classroom job • Creative arts

Author : Bob Eberle,Bob Stanish
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000491302

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CPS for Kids by Bob Eberle,Bob Stanish Pdf

Guide children to new heights with the Creative Problem Solving methods outlined in CPS for Kids. This book will teach your students an exciting and powerful problem-solving method from start to finish. Each step in the process, from finding problems to finding solutions, is outlined in detail and includes accompanying activities on reproducible pages. Designed for students in grades 2-8, these activities are challenging and interesting. Creative Problem Solving is a process that allows people to apply both creative and critical thinking to find solutions to everyday problems. CPS can eliminate the tendency to approach problems in a haphazard manner and, consequently, prevents surprises and/or disappointment with the solution. Students will learn to work together or individually to find appropriate and unique solutions to real-world problems they may face by using this tested method. Most importantly, they will be challenged to think both creatively and critically as they tackle each problem they face. CPS for Kids includes 30 reproducible classroom activities. Grades 2-8

Author : Dianne Draze
Publisher : PRUFROCK PRESS INC.
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 1593630336

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Creative Problem Solving for Kids by Dianne Draze Pdf

Educational title for gifted and advanced learners.

Author : Patti Drapeau
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416619376

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Sparking Student Creativity by Patti Drapeau Pdf

"In Sparking Student Creativity: Practical Ways to Promote Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving," author and researcher Patti Drapeau explores and explains research related to creativity and its relevance in today's standards-based, critical thinking-focused classroom. In addition, the book includes 40 "grab and go" ideas that infuse lesson plans with a spirit of exploration. No matter what grade levels or content areas you teach, Sparking Student Creativity will help you to produce creative lesson components that directly address critical content, target specific standards, and require thoughtful products from students as they grow into independent learners and become successful adults." from cover verso

Author : John Frederick Feldhusen,Donald J. Treffinger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Education
ISBN : STANFORD:36105031811578

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Teaching Creative Thinking and Problem Solving by John Frederick Feldhusen,Donald J. Treffinger Pdf

Author : Zhou, Chunfang
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781522506447

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Handbook of Research on Creative Problem-Solving Skill Development in Higher Education by Zhou, Chunfang Pdf

Developing students’ creative problem-solving skills is paramount to today’s teachers, due to the exponentially growing demand for cognitive plasticity and critical thinking in the workforce. In today’s knowledge economy, workers must be able to participate in creative dialogue and complex problem-solving. This has prompted institutions of higher education to implement new pedagogical methods such as problem-based and case-based education. The Handbook of Research on Creative Problem-Solving Skill Development in Higher Education is an essential, comprehensive collection of the newest research in higher education, creativity, problem solving, and pedagogical design. It provides the framework for further research opportunities in these dynamic, necessary fields. Featuring work regarding problem-oriented curriculum and its applications and challenges, this book is essential for policy makers, teachers, researchers, administrators, students of education.

Author : Geof Cox,Chuck Dufault,Walt Hopkins
Publisher : Gower Publishing Company, Limited
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0566029804

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50 Activities on Creativity and Problem Solving by Geof Cox,Chuck Dufault,Walt Hopkins Pdf

Author : Laurie Rozakis
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Education
ISBN : 0590375261

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81 Fresh & Fun Critical-thinking Activities by Laurie Rozakis Pdf

Help children of all learning styles and strengths improve their critical thinking skills with these creative, cross-curricular activities. Each engaging activity focuses on skills such as recognizing and recalling, evaluating, and analyzing.

Author : Tony Proctor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134685813

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Creative Problem Solving for Managers by Tony Proctor Pdf

Stimulating and developing the creative potential of all members of an organization (not just those in the more traditionally creative functions such as design or research and development) is widely seen as contributing to performance and results. This textbook introduces ideas, skills and models to help students understanding how creative thinking can aid problem-solving. The latest edition of this well-regarded book brings the story up to date whilst retaining popular features such as case studies and case histories together with extensive diagrams, examples and thought-provoking questions. New to this edition are sections on thinking styles and types, creativity and its role in innovation, implementation, and software aids to creativity. This rounded textbook will continue to be an ideal resource for a range of courses and modules across the business school curriculum including problem-solving, strategic management, creativity and innovation management.

Author : C. Ray Frigard
Publisher : Treebones Incorporated
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781419694844

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FunThink by C. Ray Frigard Pdf

FunThink: 12 Tools for Creative Problem Solving is the first book that uses engaging hands-on activities to guide the educator/student through the problem solving process using 12 proven creativity tools.There are no special skills needed to be successful in the FunThink activities. They are designed to draw out innate creativity as well as spark original thought and creative problem solving. The activities are appropriate for ages 8 through adult.Through research in creativity development and drawing from my 35 years of experience in design and invention, I've concluded there is a great need for material that would help children and adults experience the creative process.

Author : Mary Banks Gregerson,Heather T. Snyder,James C. Kaufman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781461451853

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Teaching Creatively and Teaching Creativity by Mary Banks Gregerson,Heather T. Snyder,James C. Kaufman Pdf

Creative teaching as well as teaching creativity are cutting edge issues in psychology today as recent academic and popular media coverage has shown. This volume expands on that interest with chapter authors drawn from interdisciplinary areas. It includes examples of creatively teaching across the education system, including preschool, K-12, undergraduate, and graduate level education. The variety of subjects covered by the chapters include psychology,math, science, and reading. In addition to creative teaching which may lead to enhanced learning and achievement in students, as well enhanced creativity,another focus is teaching with the objective to enhance creativity.