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Treffinger, 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

Henegar, 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

Torrance, E. Paul – Art Education, 1980
Through a brief review of studies correlating the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking and standard intelligence measures, the author seeks to demonstrate that creativity and intelligence are not synonymous. He espouses Viktor Lowenfeld's concept of "Creative Intelligence" and describes the Future Problem Solving Program as a way to…
Descriptors: Correlation, Creative Development, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education

Slabbert, Johannes A. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1994
This discussion of creativity in its educational context first considers the role of the creative product, process, personality, and environment. A proposal for teaching student teachers to teach more creatively is offered. The approach stresses development of originality, fluency, abstraction, elaboration, and openness. (DB)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Teaching, Creativity, Higher Education
McCallum, R. Steve; Glynn, Shawn M. – 1979
Research relating to the relationship between hemispheric specialization and creativity is explored with particular emphasis on implications for elementary education. Physiological and psychological evidence is examined for the construct that hemispheric specialization means that the two hemispheres of the human brain are specialized for different…
Descriptors: Cerebral Dominance, Creative Development, Creativity, Creativity Tests
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

LeVine, Elaine; Evans, Marilyn J. – Contemporary Education, 1983
This paper describes characteristics of creatively gifted children and explains why new procedures are necessary to identify creative children with exogenous behavior disorders. Educational strategies are needed that will give these children independence, so that their creative potential can flourish. (PP)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Creative Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Adjustment

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

Kitano, Margie K. – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1986
Because of their cultural experiences, gifted Asian and Pacific-American children may demonstrate high ability and task commitment but need support for creativity--the third characteristic of productive, gifted individuals. Instructional approaches that reduce external evaluation, encourage risk taking, and provide opportunities for divergent…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Creative Development, Creativity, Cultural Context
Runco, Mark A. – 1993
This paper cites reasons to be optimistic and to be concerned about the creative potential of at-risk and disadvantaged students. Reasons for optimism include the wide distribution of creative potential, the significant role played by motivation in creative performances, and the diverse expression of creativity. Reasons for concern include the…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Creative Development, Creativity, Disadvantaged Youth
Lazear, David G. – 1992
Over the past 50 years, brain researchers have stated that human beings probably use less than 1 percent of the brain's potential, and research findings about human intelligence have transformed almost all previous definitions of intelligence. This booklet addresses the following key findings in intelligence research: intelligence is not fixed or…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Brain, Brain Hemisphere Functions
Klein, Pnina S., Ed.; Tannenbaum, Abraham J., Ed. – 1992
This book reviews and summarizes recent research into the intellectual, emotional and creative development of young gifted children. An introductory section includes the following: "Early Signs of Giftedness: Research and Commentary" (Abraham Tannenbaum); "Creative Giftedness in Children" (Robert Sternberg and Todd Lubart); and "Cultural…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Creative Development