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Creative Problem Solving (CPS) is a framework which individuals or groups can use to formulate problems, opportunities, or challenges; generate and analyze many, varied and novel options; and plan for effective implementation of new solutions or courses of action. This CPS framework builds on over four decades of theory, research, and application in a variety of contexts. CPS offers a powerful set of tools for productive thinking and can be learned and used successfully by children, adolescents and adults. It is currently used world-wide in business, industry and education. Included with this course, students will learn about their individual preference for problem solving.

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For more information about creative problem solving and Destination Imagination, go to http://www.destinationimagination.org/

Thinking Tool Guides: A Resource Kit for Teachers and Facilitators, by Dr. Donald J. Treffinger and Carole Nassab, Published by the Center for Creative Learning, Sarasota, FL. $24.95 from the Center for Creative Learning. This set can be seen and purchased through http://www.creativelearning.com. Click on “Creative Problem Solving.”

Suggested text for one credit:
Creative Problem Solving: An Introduction, (4th edition) by Dr. Donald J. Treffinger and Scott Isaksen. Published by Prufrock Press, Texas. $24.95 from either the Center for Creative Learning or Prufrock Press. (This book is not necessary if you are taking the class for 2-3 credits). http://www.prufrock.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=105   ISBN 1882664620

Required text for 2-3 credits:

Creative Approaches to Problem Solving: A Framework for Change, by Scott G. Isaksen, K. Brian Dorval and Donald J. Treffinger, Published by Kendall-Hunt, Iowa. $69.95 from the Center for Creative Learning  http://www.creativelearning.com.    ISBN: 0787271454

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Thinking Tool Guides: A Resource Kit for Teachers and Facilitators, by Dr. Donald J. Treffinger and Carole Nassab, Published by the Center for Creative Learning, Sarasota, FL. $24.95 from the Center for Creative Learning. This set can be seen and purchased through http://www.creativelearning.com. Click on “Creative Problem Solving.”

This course has been designed to meet the Wisconsin Teacher Standards highlighted below: