Short description: Participants engage in the Osborn-Parnes Six-Step Creative Problem Solving process as they solve a real-world problem collaboratively. They learn how to apply this classic research-based process to any content area including Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). They also discover how to differentiate the process for gifted learners by implementing research and self-directed learning while improving creative and critical thinking skills.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
Learn the Six-Step Creative Problem Solving process by actively and collaboratively engaging in it
Learn how to differentiate the Creative Problem Solving process for gifted learners by incorporating self-directed learning based on student interest
Learn how to apply the Creative Problem Solving process to any content area including SEL