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Peer reviewedTreffinger, Donald J. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1986
The author briefly examines theories of creativity, describes problems in its identification, and cites implications for gifted education of creativity training research done over the last 20 years. (CL)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Talent Identification, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedHenegar, Laurel E. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1984
The review of the literature cites approaches for enhancing the strengths of gifted disadvantaged youth through such "creative positives" as creative problem solving, art activities, dramatics and storytelling, and creative writing. (CL)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education
Wightman, James E. – 1982
The nature of giftedness, talent, and creativity is examined, and implications for teaching are given. Problems with using IQ as a precondition for identification are considered, especially for creative individuals. Typical obstacles to creative thinking are outlined, including classroom atmospheres that do not welcome new ideas. The importance of…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Peer reviewedThompson, Timothy N. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1991
This paper discusses the dialectics of creativity, especially in group behavior; notes how stabilizing influences result in hard-programed behavior; outlines habits of thinking, learning, and behaving that help in developing creative potential; and presents exercises to encourage flexibility in the group creative process and counter inhibiting…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Group Behavior
Peer reviewedFeldhusen, John F. – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 1994
This paper combines Gardner's multiple intelligences theory with Bloom's conception of talent to provide a foundation for the practice of fostering students' specific talents as a primary goal of gifted education. Individualized personal and skills-based growth plans are seen as a medium for career-oriented education based on students' identified…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Individualized Instruction, Intelligence, Models
Download full textHennessey, Beth A.; Amabile, Teresa M. – 1987
The pamphlet reviews research on creativity and applies it to the learning process. After discussing the definition and measurement of creativity, the components of creative performance are outlined, including domain-relevant skills, creativity-relevant skills, and intrinsic task motivation. Factors which destroy students' creativity are noted,…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creativity Research
Piirto, Jane – 1998
This book synthesizes research findings on creativity and talent development. Part 1, "Definitions and Processes of Creativity," discusses the definition of creativity, creativity and psychology, federal definitions of giftedness and creativity, psychological research on creativity, traditional theories of the creative, common descriptions of the…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Artists, Athletes, Cognitive Measurement
