AuthorPam McDonald has been involved in Gifted Education since 1988. Her Masters Degree in Gifted Education is from The University of St. Thomas where she focused on early childhood gifted learners. She has been a classroom teacher, GT teacher, GT District Coordinator, Workshop and Conference Presenter, as well as a SENG Facilitator. She is also the parent of four gifted daughters and eleven grandchildren. ArchivesCategories |
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What About Creativity?1/29/2018 Is everything a student makes creative? Dr. Jonathan Plucker tells us for something to be considered creative it must be useful and novel. Fairly ambiguous terms, but ones that help teachers ponder as they help students develop their creative thinking skills and thoughts. Parents can also inhibit or develop creativity in their sons and daughters by modeling some pretty simple constructs. First model creative endeavors by asking for constructive criticisms from family members. This helps students learn two things...HOW to give constructive criticism and to develop TOLERANCE...learning to be patient with the creative process.
I'd love to hear your thoughts about this! Pam
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