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Dart, Peter – 1989
Creativity theory supports the conclusion that when a person recognizes the isomorphism in an analogic construct, that insight is the essentially creative act. Infraconscious mentation is more likely to produce insightful analogies than is rigorous, willful, consciously rational mentation, because infraconscious mentation, operating in the mode of…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creativity Research
Hayes, John R. – 1990
What are creative people like? There is evidence that four personality traits appear to differentiate more creative from less creative people: devotion to work, independence, drive for originality, and flexibility. Creative people do not have higher intelligence quotients (IQs) or get better school grades than others--in fact, no cognitive…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, Creative Development, Creative Thinking
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Pickard, Eileen – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1990
This paper outlines cognitive processes underpinning creative ability, considers their development, and discusses the creative potential of the individual at various life stages. Creativity is viewed as an outcome of self-directed transformational activity. The roles of fantasy and imagination are discussed, as is the contrast between public and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Development, Creativity, Creativity Research
Morgan, Ronald R.; Ponticell, Judith A.; Gordon, Edward E. – 2000
While intelligence plays an important role in understanding human behavior, it is through creativity that we can understand a human's ability to cope with challenging situations in novel and appropriate ways. This fastback explores theories and research on creativity. Its chapters are: (1) "Looking for Creativity," describing six multidisciplinary…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creativity Research
Semple, Edward E., Jr.; Semple, Patrice M. – 1979
Briefly summarized in this literature review are definitions of curriculum, creativity, the creative process, the creative teacher, creative teaching, and creative adults and children. The curriculum as it relates to creativity and pertinent research on curriculum structure are also described. Lists of 9 obstacles to creativity and 12 aids to…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Teaching, Creative Thinking, Creativity
Hennessey, 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
Ziv, Avner – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1988
Reviews theory and research on the relationship between humor and creativity. Briefly describes two Israeli projects aimed at encouraging humor creativity in adolescents and at teaching teachers to use humor to foster creativity. (FMW)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity Research
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Mansfield, Richard S.; And Others – Review of Educational Research, 1978
Evaluations of creativity training programs are described: (1) Productive Thinking; (2) Purdue Creative Thinking; (3) Parnes; (4) Myers-Torrance workbooks; and (5) Khatena. Conceptual and methodological problems are discussed. Although gains on tests of divergent thinking have been noted, it is unclear whether these programs improve real-life…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Creativity Research, Creativity Tests
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Rasch, Mariana – Computers in Human Behavior, 1988
Discusses computer software as an instructional means of enhancing curricular goals associated with creativity. Theoretical literature on creativity is reviewed; LOGO is discussed as a program to improve creativity in school children; and some ways to enhance instruction to improve the creative process are suggested. (29 references) (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Creative Development, Creativity
Holman, E. Riley – 1984
It is a responsiblilty of the educational leaders to develop a climate that encourages creativity. This promotion of creativity may be instrumental in finding answers to some of the most glaring problems in education, and yet the subject of creative leadership has received little attention. A review of the literature reveals some basic assumptions…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Role, Administrators
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Reichling, Mary J. – Journal of Research in Music Education, 1990
Explores the notion of imaginative development. Defines imagination through a review of literature of music, religion, and aesthetics. Suggests that imagination precedes creativity and involves perception, intuition, thinking, and feeling. Describes a developmental sequence based on research. Proposes ways to cultivate imagination through music.…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Cognitive Development, Creative Development, Creativity
Durnin, John H. – 1984
Many criticize the educational system, arguing that it suppresses individual creativity. This paper proposes an alternative instructional design which is intended to be used by educators in planning for creative learning and assessing it in the classroom. It is based on the notion that everyone has the potential to be creative and that any process…
Descriptors: Convergent Thinking, Creative Activities, Creative Development, Creativity