EDU 701 - Critical & Creative Thinking in High Ability Education (3)

Critical and creative thinking concerns the importance of creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving for the high ability learner. Classes will address definitions and theories of creativity, methods of increasing creative behaviors and productivity in individuals, and the role of creativity in human endeavors. Students will understand the link between creativity and student affect and motivation. Students will develop lessons to enhance critical and creative thinking in the learning process.