1. Core Competency self-reflection January

2. LEARNING
TARGETS
I CAN...
Show my understanding of the creative thinking competency.
Reflect on how I demonstrate creative thinking in my classes at KSS and outside of school.

3. Creative Thinking vs. Critical Thinking
Creative thinking is a way of looking at problems or situations from a fresh perspective to conceive of something new or original.
Critical thinking is the logical, sequential disciplined process of rationalizing, analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting information to make informed judgments and/or decisions.

4. CRITICAL THINKING CREATIVE THINKING Analytical Generative Convergent
Logical
Sequential
Objective
Reasoning
Vertical
Judgemental
Hypothesis testing
Close-ended
CREATIVE THINKING
Generative
Divergent
Intuitive
Imaginative
Subjective
Speculating
Lateral
Non-judgemental
Hypothesis forming
Open-ended

6. Is/Is Not? Following plans to make a toolbox in metal work.
Drawing a picture using an existing picture as a template.
Practicing lines for a play using a script.
Using a McDonald’s restaurant to represent the different parts of a living cell.
Explaining a math problem to a peer in a way they understand.
Making a colourful poster showing different types of chemical reactions.
Developing a program to prioritize commitments (homework, job, social etc.)
Troubleshooting a malfunction in a vehicle system.

7. Profile: Creative Thinking Facet: Facet : Novelty and Value
Generating ideas
Profile:
Creative Thinking
Facet:
Valuing Diversity
Facet:
Developing ideas

8. Reflecting on your Core Competencies
Open your self-assessment slide deck in the classroom
Go to the creative thinking slide in the slide deck.
Using the examples that we have discussed, provide evidence or examples of your creative thinking.
You may create as many slides as needed to show your evidence. You may incorporate text, photography, video, etc.
Grade 10 class code:rvnoe0 The fourth digit is o as in “oh”, the last is a zero.
Grade 11 class code:ybvb165
Grade 12 class code:73bma9x