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Direct linkRunco, Mark A. – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2016
The articles in this issue of "New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development" nicely summarize recent findings about creativity and development. This commentary underscores some of the key ideas and puts them into a larger context (i.e., the corpus of creativity research). It pinpoints areas of agreement (e.g., the need to take…
Descriptors: Creativity, Child Development, Adolescent Development, Creative Development
Peer reviewedRunco, Mark A. – New Directions for Child Development, 1996
Makes recommendations regarded cross-sectional and longitudinal research needed on creativity, developmental trends and processes related to creativity, and determinants of the development of creativity. (DR)
Descriptors: Children, Creative Development, Creativity, Creativity Research
Download full textAlbert, Robert S.; Runco, Mark A. – 1985
The purpose of this longitudinal project was to determine the influence of the family upon the early development and implementation of a gifted child's talent. Researchers examined two samples of exceptionally gifted boys and their families. One sample had cognitive scores within the 99th percentile in the mathematics-science domain; the other had…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Creative Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Influence
Runco, Mark A. – Understanding Our Gifted, 2001
This article argues that any progress we have made in understanding creativity is being threatened by the increased emphasis on objective criteria of all aspects of learning. Indicators of creative potential are discussed, including originality and flexibility. Because creativity is often intrinsically motivated, the need for appropriate…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academic Standards, Creative Development, Creative Thinking
Peer reviewedRunco, Mark A.; And Others – Child Study Journal, 1993
Reports two studies that used social validation methods to collect parents' and teachers' implicit theories of indicative and contraindicative aspects of children's creativity. Compared those theories with theories reported in previous research. Tested a revised version of the Parental Evaluation of Children's Creativity that samples both…
Descriptors: Child Development, Creative Development, Creativity, Elementary School Students
Peer reviewedRunco, Mark A. – New Directions for Child Development, 1996
Defines creativity, recognizing both developmental continuities and discontinuities. Also distinguishes between creative interpretation and cognitive restructuring, emphasizing transformational abilities, and between perceptual and discretionary cognitive processes. (DR)
Descriptors: Children, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Restructuring, Creative Development
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
