MED 7807 - Creativity and Critical Thinking

Institution:

Wilmington University

Subject:

Education

Description:

The perspective of this course is that creativity and critical thinking are essential components of any gifted education program. Candidates will explore the nature of creativity, characteristics of highly creative people, and the importance of creativity for individual growth and development as well as its benefits for society. Instructional strategies that promote critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and inquiry-based models are introduced. The course will examine ways to design instruction that incorporates advanced, conceptually challenging, in-depth, distinctive, and/or complex content that is appropriate for individuals with gifts and talents with culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse backgrounds.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wilmu.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 967-5464

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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