Update: Guidelines for Effective Facilitation of Creative Problem Solving.

Treffinger, Donald J.; Firestien, Roger L.

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ERIC Number: EJ397781

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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Update: Guidelines for Effective Facilitation of Creative Problem Solving.

Treffinger, Donald J.; Firestien, Roger L.

Gifted Child Today (GCT), v12 n4 p35-39 Jul-Aug 1989

The article provides practical information and techniques for effectively using creative problem-solving. Six stages of problem solving, with both convergent and divergent thinking phases, are discussed. Also discussed are equipment, time frames, and environmental requirements for creative problem-solving sessions. Sample exercises are offered. (PB)

Descriptors: Convergent Thinking, Cooperation, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Divergent Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Dynamics, Postsecondary Education, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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