Kristy K. Doss is an assistant professor at Western Carolina University. She instructs courses in gifted and special education and conducts research in the area of creativity.Lisa A. Bloom is professor emeritus and the former Jay M. Robinson distinguished professor of instructional technology at Western Carolina University. She teaches in the areas of gifted and special education and engages in research in the field of creativity.

• About the Authors1. Introduction to Creative Thinking 2. Creativity as Learning 3. Fluency: The Generation of Many Responses, Solutions, Possibilities, or Consequences 4. Flexibility: The Ability to Think of Alternatives to an Idea, a Problem or a Solution 5. Originality: The Ability to Think of New or Unusual Products or Going Beyond the Common or Obvious Answers 6. Elaboration: The Process of Expanding an Idea or Product by Adding Details 7. Incubation and Struggle 8. Evaluation: Assessing Ideas and Solutions 9. Instructional Practices that Promote Opportunities for Creative and Critical Thinking Skills 10. Promoting Attitudes and Dispositions that Support the Development of Creative Thinking Skills 11. Creative Collaboration and Learning Environments that Enhance Creativity Thinking 12. Assessing Creative and Critical Thinking SkillsIndex

Kristy K. Doss is an assistant professor at Western Carolina University. She instructs courses in gifted and special education and conducts research in the area of creativity.Lisa A. Bloom is professor emeritus and the former Jay M. Robinson distinguished professor of instructional technology at Western Carolina University. She teaches in the areas of gifted and special education and engages in research in the field of creativity.

• About the Authors1. Introduction to Creative Thinking 2. Creativity as Learning 3. Fluency: The Generation of Many Responses, Solutions, Possibilities, or Consequences 4. Flexibility: The Ability to Think of Alternatives to an Idea, a Problem or a Solution 5. Originality: The Ability to Think of New or Unusual Products or Going Beyond the Common or Obvious Answers 6. Elaboration: The Process of Expanding an Idea or Product by Adding Details 7. Incubation and Struggle 8. Evaluation: Assessing Ideas and Solutions 9. Instructional Practices that Promote Opportunities for Creative and Critical Thinking Skills 10. Promoting Attitudes and Dispositions that Support the Development of Creative Thinking Skills 11. Creative Collaboration and Learning Environments that Enhance Creativity Thinking 12. Assessing Creative and Critical Thinking SkillsIndex