Creativity requires us to diverge from prior thought patterns and to consider fresh perspectives and possibilities—a process that can happen through both individual and group explorations. This two-page guide from the University of Texas at Austin provides an overview of divergent thinking and suggestions on how to foster divergent thinking in the classroom.
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