1. Convergent thinking refers to the use of several pieces of information to solve a problem or make a conclusion. I make the analogy of pulling together all the pieces of a puzzle. For instance, when solving math problems we use convergent thinking. We use a lot of information (tools previously learned) outside the problem to be solved (such as postulate, theorems, math operations, etc.) in order to come out with a solution.
Divergent thinking refers somehow to the reverse process of convergent thinking. It is the process of having a single idea come out with new ideas in different directions. A general example would be the brainstorming process, where a main idea is giving and students have to come out with many other ideas originated by the given.
I think this question could be considered as a knowing/understand question.
2. Creativity is a form of transfer background knowledge to novel situation, which I found the most valuable think of anything we learn in life. If students are not able to apply their knowledge to new situation, they are not mastering the material. Asking students to be creative is an engaging way for them to demonstrate what they have mastered and an easy way for us, as teacher, to evaluate their knowledge. Creative activities also have the benefit of capture students’ attention by asking high-level question, making it culturally relevant, or just being open to student personal interest, given students confidence of take risk is a good thing. Creative activities can be used to promote self-esteem by reward students with unique or unusual ideas and responses, making sure students understand the value behind being creative. However, time is the big enemy for creative activities. Personally, I think it is something that we should be able to do more frequently, but teaching have to be done in order to build some knowledge, then when is time to implement creative activities the time is over.
I agree with you, I categorize this question as analyzing according to Bloom’s taxonomy.
Covergent thinking is the process of pulling several pieces of information to solve a problem or draw a conclusion. An example would be solving a math problem.
Divergent thinking is the process of moving mentally in different directions from one idea. An example would be finding different uses for maze.
I believe Marisol hit the nail on the head on this question. Creativite allows for our students to be completely open with what they know and it makes it easyer on the teacher to evaluate the students knowledge. I completly agree that teachers run out of time for creative activity because the teacher gets caught up in the order of building knowledge.
1. Convergent thinking refers to the use of several pieces of information to solve a problem or make a conclusion. I make the analogy of pulling together all the pieces of a puzzle. For instance, when solving math problems we use convergent thinking. We use a lot of information (tools previously learned) outside the problem to be solved (such as postulate, theorems, math operations, etc.) in order to come out with a solution.
ReplyDeleteDivergent thinking refers somehow to the reverse process of convergent thinking. It is the process of having a single idea come out with new ideas in different directions. A general example would be the brainstorming process, where a main idea is giving and students have to come out with many other ideas originated by the given.
I think this question could be considered as a knowing/understand question.
2. Creativity is a form of transfer background knowledge to novel situation, which I found the most valuable think of anything we learn in life. If students are not able to apply their knowledge to new situation, they are not mastering the material. Asking students to be creative is an engaging way for them to demonstrate what they have mastered and an easy way for us, as teacher, to evaluate their knowledge. Creative activities also have the benefit of capture students’ attention by asking high-level question, making it culturally relevant, or just being open to student personal interest, given students confidence of take risk is a good thing. Creative activities can be used to promote self-esteem by reward students with unique or unusual ideas and responses, making sure students understand the value behind being creative.
However, time is the big enemy for creative activities. Personally, I think it is something that we should be able to do more frequently, but teaching have to be done in order to build some knowledge, then when is time to implement creative activities the time is over.
I agree with you, I categorize this question as analyzing according to Bloom’s taxonomy.
Covergent thinking is the process of pulling several pieces of information to solve a problem or draw a conclusion. An example would be solving a math problem.
ReplyDeleteDivergent thinking is the process of moving mentally in different directions from one idea. An example would be finding different uses for maze.
I believe Marisol hit the nail on the head on this question. Creativite allows for our students to be completely open with what they know and it makes it easyer on the teacher to evaluate the students knowledge. I completly agree that teachers run out of time for creative activity because the teacher gets caught up in the order of building knowledge.