Course
PL-PL-ESE - Theory and Development of Creativity (Gifted Endorsement): 2025-2026 (Instructional) (Instructional) Theory and Development of Creativity (Gifted Endorsement) Self-Paced: 8/25 - 11/1 @ Canvas
Aug 25, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
60 credits
Full course description
Description
The purpose of this component is to provide participants with an opportunity to will develop an awareness of valuing creativity, clarifying creativity, understanding the elements of creativity, cultural conceptions of creativity, and assessing creativity. They will also learn how to foster a creative learning environment, nurture and develop creativity, identify goals, and use evaluation procedures.
Delivery
Self-Paced Canvas
Stipend
$0.00
Credits
60.0
Location
Self-Paced
Building
Online - Canvas
Room
Online - Canvas
Start Date and Time
August 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
End Date and Time
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Last Day to Enroll
August 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Notes
SPECIFIC LEARNER OUTCOMESTopic 1: Valuing Creativity
• Explain the value and benefits of creative thinking for students and society.
• Understand how creativity addresses societal problems.
• Describe creativity’s role in personal growth.
Topic 2: Defining Creativity
• Compare definitions of creativity and explain lack of consensus.
• Apply creativity research to classroom settings.
• Understand elements like fluency, flexibility, originality, elaboration.
• Identify traits linked to creativity across cultures and history.
Topic 3: Developing and Nurturing Creativity
• Identify factors that help or hinder creativity.
• Create classroom environments that support creativity.
• Plan strategies and groupings to foster creativity.
• Explore tools/programs (e.g., Odyssey, Future Problem Solving).
• Integrate creativity into content areas.
Topic 4: Measuring Creativity and Assessing Outcomes
• Understand creativity assessments and inventories.
• Compare tools for measuring creativity.
• Use portfolios to evaluate creative processes/products.
• Identify traits and criteria for assessing creativity.
Topic 5: Personalization and Commitment
• Analyze ethical issues in creativity.
• Design a plan to nurture creativity in class.
• Evaluate personal/student creativity and real-world application.