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Treffinger, Donald J.; Firestien, Roger L. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 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.…
Descriptors: Convergent Thinking, Cooperation, Creative Thinking, Creativity
Gartenhaus, Alan – 1984
Museum objects can be the springboard for exercising critical thinking. There are four main thought processes associated with critical thinking: (1) fluent thinking, the ability to produce many ideas; (2) flexible thinking, the ability to view something in different ways; (3) original thinking, the ability to produce unique ideas; and (4)…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Convergent Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creativity
