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Creative Problem Solving

An Introduction

By: Donald J. Treffinger,Scott G. Isaksen,K. Brian Stead-Dorval

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Creative Problem Solving

An Introduction

By: Donald J. Treffinger,Scott G. Isaksen,K. Brian Stead-Dorval

Creative Problem Solving is a process that allows people to apply both creative and critical thinking to find solutions to everyday problems. Creative Problem Solving eliminates the tendency to approach problems in a haphazard manner and, consequently, prevents surprises and/or disappointment with the solution. Used by thousands of group leaders seeking a friendly introduction to using Creative Problem Solving, this book is a time-honored classic. Creative Problem Solving: An Introduction is based on more than five decades of extensive research, development, and field experience in educational settings, businesses, and many other organizations. Written for both group leaders and individuals seeking a systematic way to build innovative and effective solutions, Creative Problem Solving is perfect for any type of setting. This definitive guide shows you how to find successful solutions to important challenges. Creative Problem Solving (CPS) can help your students to approach problems and deal with change in a deliberate and constructive way, building their confidence and success in working with complex issues. This revised and updated fourth edition includes: easy-to-follow instructions for using Creative Problem Solving; practical tools for understanding the challenge, generating ideas, and preparing for action; expanded guidelines for planning your approach to Creative Problem Solving; strategies that ensure successful group dynamics; the latest trends in creative thinking and group problem solving; and practical suggestions for those new to Creative Problem Solving. Educational Resource

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1000948757

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Practice Problems for Creative Problem Solving

By: Donald J. Treffinger

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Practice Problems for Creative Problem Solving

By: Donald J. Treffinger

This book features 50 brief situations that present interesting opportunities and open-ended challenges to engage students in Creative Problem Solving. These brief, practical, everyday situations provide motivating starting points for practicing CPS with groups of many sizes and ages. Grades 3-8

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1882664647

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Creative Problem Solving

An Introduction

By: Donald J. Treffinger,Scott G. Isaksen,K. Brian Stead-Dorval

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An Introduction

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Creative Approaches to Problem Solving

A Framework for Innovation and Change

By: Scott G. Isaksen,K. Brian Dorval,Donald J. Treffinger

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Creative Approaches to Problem Solving

A Framework for Innovation and Change

By: Scott G. Isaksen,K. Brian Dorval,Donald J. Treffinger

Creative Approaches to Problem Solving (CAPS) is a comprehensive text covering the well-known, cited, and used system for problem solving and creativity known as Creative Problem Solving (CPS). CPS is a flexible system used to help individuals and groups solve problems, manage change, and deliver innovation. It provides a framework, language, guidelines, and set of easy-to-use tools for understanding challenges, generating ideas and transforming promising ideas into action. Features and Benefits: - Specific objectives in each chapter for the reader - This provides a clear focus for instruction or independent learning - Practical case study introduced in the beginning of each chapter and then completed as a "rest of the story" toward the end of the chapter - This feature provides an application anchor for the reader - Upgraded mix of graphics - These updated and refreshed graphics include tables, figures, and illustrative images that are designed to provide "pictures" to go along with the word. The aim has been to aid attention, retention, and practical application - Enhanced emphasis on flexible, dynamic process-- Enables users to select and apply CPS tools, components, and stages in a meaningful way that meets their actual needs - A framework for problem solving that has been tested and applied across ages, settings, and cultures-- Readers can apply a common approach to process across many traditional "boundaries" that have limited effectives. Creative Approaches to Problem Solving has been (and continues to be) used as a core text for faculty who are teaching courses in Creative Problem Solving or Creativity and Innovation as part of an MBA program, or in Education, a course on Creativity (often as a component of certification or endorsement requirements in gifted education). It is also used as a core text for those enrolled in professional development, continuing education, or executive education programmes.

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1412977738

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Educating for Creativity and Innovation

A Comprehensive Guide for Research-Based Practice

By: Donald J. Treffinger,Patricia F. Schoonover,Edwin C. Selby

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Educating for Creativity and Innovation

A Comprehensive Guide for Research-Based Practice

By: Donald J. Treffinger,Patricia F. Schoonover,Edwin C. Selby

Today, more than ever before, we must all be able to think creatively, manage change, and solve complex, open-ended problems. Education today is different in its structure and practice than it was in any previous generation, not just because of the impact of technology and the Internet, but also because, across the lifespan, every person studies, works, and plays in a global community that was previously unknown to most generations. Although organizations worldwide recognize that their success both now and in the future depends on a workforce capable of effective thinking, problem solving, and innovation, educational practice still lags behind our knowledge in these areas. Educating for Creativity and Innovation is a powerful resource to close the gap between research and practice and to promote understanding and effective practice relating to creativity and innovation. In short, this is a book whose time is now!

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Routledge

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1000492338

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9781000492330

The Mentor Kit

By: Diane Nash,Donald J. Treffinger

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The Mentor Kit

By: Diane Nash,Donald J. Treffinger

This comprehensive kit provides step-by-step instructions for starting and maintaining a mentor program in your public school, private school, or home. Encourage students to excel in their areas of interest and talent by building and helping nurture mentor-mentee relationships. Grades 3-12

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188266406X

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Parenting Gifted Children

The Authoritative Guide From the National Association for Gifted Children

By: Jennifer L. Jolly,Donald J. Treffinger,Tracy Ford Inman

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Parenting Gifted Children

The Authoritative Guide From the National Association for Gifted Children

By: Jennifer L. Jolly,Donald J. Treffinger,Tracy Ford Inman

When parents need the most authoritative information on raising gifted kids, they can turn to Parenting Gifted Children: The Authoritative Guide From the National Association for Gifted Children, a gifted education Legacy Award winner. This comprehensive guide covers topics such as working with high achievers and young gifted children, acceleration, advocating for talented students, serving as role models and mentors for gifted kids, homeschooling, underachievement, twice-exceptional students, and postsecondary opportunities. The only book of its kind, this guidebook will allow parents to find the support and resources they need to help their children find success in school and beyond. Written by experts in the field of gifted education and sponsored by the leading organization supporting the education of gifted and advanced learners, this book is sure to provide guidance, advice, and support for any parent of gifted children. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented 2011 Legacy Book Award Winner - Parenting

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Routledge

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1000495035

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Thinking with Standards - Preparing for Tomorrow

Middle Level

By: Donald J. Treffinger,Carole Nassab

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Thinking with Standards - Preparing for Tomorrow

Middle Level

By: Donald J. Treffinger,Carole Nassab

Educational title for gifted and advanced learners.

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1882664949

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Practice Problems for Creative Problem Solving

By: Donald J. Treffinger

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Creative Problem Solver's Guidebook

By: Donald J. Treffinger

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Creative Problem Solver's Guidebook

By: Donald J. Treffinger

Educational title for gifted and advanced learners.

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1882664655

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Thinking Tools Lessons

A Collection of Lessons for Teaching Creative & Critical Thinking

By: Donald J. Treffinger,Carole A. Nassab

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Thinking Tools Lessons

A Collection of Lessons for Teaching Creative & Critical Thinking

By: Donald J. Treffinger,Carole A. Nassab

Thinking Tools Lessons is a user-friendly guide to help any teacher make productive thinking a part of classroom instruction for all students. This book provides nine carefully designed, classroom-tested sample lessons to start students on the road to creative and critical thinking. Each lesson includes a practical, ready-to-use plan, but also allows you to modify the lesson easily to meet your students' interests and needs. Each lesson guides you in preparing instruction, carrying out the plan, closing and debriefing the session, and conducting follow-up activities. The lessons in this book deal with "tools for thinking." These materials will help you learn the tools and then apply them with your students. And, the lessons make productive thinking lively and exciting! Book jacket.

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Thinking with Standards - Elementary

Preparing for Tomorrow

By: Donald J. Treffinger,Carole Nassab

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Thinking with Standards - Elementary

Preparing for Tomorrow

By: Donald J. Treffinger,Carole Nassab

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1882664930

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Adventures in Real Problem Solving

Facilitating Creative Problem Solving with Primary Students

By: Kristin Puccio,Susan Keller-Mathers,Donald J. Treffinger

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Facilitating Creative Problem Solving with Primary Students

By: Kristin Puccio,Susan Keller-Mathers,Donald J. Treffinger

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1882664612

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Enhancing and Expanding Gifted Programs

The Levels of Service Approach

By: Donald J. Treffinger,Grover C. Young

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Enhancing and Expanding Gifted Programs

The Levels of Service Approach

By: Donald J. Treffinger,Grover C. Young

This book provides an overview of the Levels of Service (LoS) approach to programming. LoS is a comprehensive, contemporary, and flexible approach to gifted education program development. Real-world examples and specific suggestions for programming are included. Educational Resource

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1593630123

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A Technology of Reading and Writing

By: Donald E. P. Smith,Judith M. Smith,James R. Brink

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A Technology of Reading and Writing

By: Donald E. P. Smith,Judith M. Smith,James R. Brink

This collection of books describes the learning-to-read process from a behavioral engineering point of view. Volume 2, Criterion-referenced tests for reading and writing, specifies literate behavior as test items articulated with the theory of volume 1. Volume 3, The adaptive classroom, provides procedures by which common methods of teaching reading and writing can be eingineered to produce mastery behavior. Volume 4, Desgning instructional tasks, trains teachers to build tasks which teach the test items of volume 2.

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0126517029

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The Adaptive Classroom

By: Donald E. P. Smith

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The Adaptive Classroom

By: Donald E. P. Smith

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0126517037

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9780126517033

Practice Problems for Creative Problem Solving

Grades 3-8

By: Donald J. Treffinger

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Practice Problems for Creative Problem Solving

Grades 3-8

By: Donald J. Treffinger

This book includes 50 situations that present interesting opportunities and challenges to stimulate students' creative and critical thinking. The brief, practical, everyday situations provide motivating starting points for practicing Creative Problem Solving with groups of many ages. These problems were designed to represent a variety of different tasks or challenges in an open-ended, invitational format that we describe informally as a "Messy Situation." These Messy Situations, like many of life's everyday opportunities and challenges, take a variety of forms, sizes, and shapes. They might concern a variety of situations in which people find themselves day in and day out. Thus, some of the Messy Situations in this book are people tasks (that is, situations involving the interactions or relationships among people). Others are planning tasks (that is, concerning more effective ways of organizing or managing a situation), and yet others are product tasks (that is, challenges that call for designing, inventing, or producing a new product of some kind). Each of these one-page problems can help students learn and apply CPS components, stages, and tools in an engaging and enjoyable way. Choose the problems that are best suited to your group's interests and needs. The challenges in Practice Problems for Creative Problem Solving and several helpful worksheets are reproducible for classroom use. Grades 3-8

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1000495248

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Creative Approaches to Problem Solving

A Framework for Innovation and Change

By: Scott G. Isaksen,K. Brian Dorval,Donald J. Treffinger

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A Framework for Innovation and Change

By: Scott G. Isaksen,K. Brian Dorval,Donald J. Treffinger

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1412977738

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The Talent Development Planning Handbook

Designing Inclusive Gifted Programs

By: Donald J. Treffinger,Grover C. Young,Carole A. Nassab,Edwin C. Selby,Carol V. Wittig

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The Talent Development Planning Handbook

Designing Inclusive Gifted Programs

By: Donald J. Treffinger,Grover C. Young,Carole A. Nassab,Edwin C. Selby,Carol V. Wittig

Makes a distinct contribution to program planning for gifted education. Provides great charts that illustrate the key basics for identifying change." —Tara McGuigan, Resource Teacher San Diego Unified School District, CA "The major strength of the book is its step-by-step process. There are plenty of charts and checklists that make the book user-friendly. Great planning guide." —Cheryl Brockman, Gifted Education Teacher Jonathan Alder Local School District, Plain City, OH Gain tools to custom-build programs that nurture students′ strengths and talents! Gifted programs should be as innovative, unique, and ever-evolving as the exceptional students they serve. This comprehensive handbook provides the expert guidance and tools necessary for shaping a contemporary, inclusive talent development program tailored to students′ individual needs and strengths. Rather than imposing a "one-size-fits-all" model, this guide offers a flexible six-stage framework for planning, implementing, evaluating, and enhancing gifted programs. The authors draw on current theory, research, and more than 20 years of professional experience with schools, districts, and state education agencies to provide proven approaches for designing new programs and reinvigorating existing ones. Practical tips and ready-to-use resources include: A CD-ROM with reproducibles, presentations, and templates aligned with each chapter Needs assessment and climate inventory exercises and resources Methods for constructing and implementing action plans Strategies for tackling logistics, including how to form planning committees and effectively lead the planning process Program goal-setting and evaluation tools Ideal for gifted education coordinators, administrators, and special education directors, The Talent Development Planning Handbook covers best practices from leading experts to inspire innovation, improvement, growth, and change for talent development that contributes to the total school program.

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Corwin

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1452215987

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9781452215983

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