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K. Woodworth; C. Benge – SRI Education, a Division of SRI International, 2022
More than fifteen years ago, the Hewlett Foundation commissioned the researchers at SRI International to create the first comprehensive, statewide study of arts education in California. The resulting report, 2007's "An Unfinished Canvas," revealed the degree to which California was failing to provide standards-based courses in arts…
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Teachers, Creativity, Creative Development
Aguilera, David; Ortiz-Revilla, Jairo – Education Sciences, 2021
STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is an educational approach that is now accompanied by the STEAM (STEM + Arts) variant. Both educational approaches seek to renew the scientific literacy of younger generations, and, with the inclusion of the arts, student creativity is described as a key skill that must receive special…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Creativity, Literature Reviews, Creative Development
Nasyrova, Liliya G.; Luchinina, Anastasia O. – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2016
The relevance of the study is determined by a decrease in moral criteria among the youth, the loss of the sense of belonging to the homeland history, the collapse of the "connection of times." To refocus students' spiritual values is possible by increasing their interest in national traditions and art. The goal of the article is to…
Descriptors: Creativity, Foreign Countries, Creative Activities, Creative Development
Anderson, Theresa Dirndorfer – Knowledge Quest, 2014
In this article author Theresa Anderson asserts that even if little agreement has been reached about how to go about doing so, nurturing the creativity of students is increasingly recognized as important for their learning and for their overall participation in the dynamic future worlds they will inhabit as adults. They will need to be creative,…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Creative Development, Creativity, Innovation
Hunt, Samuel J.; Cangemi, Joseph – Education, 2014
This paper explores the value of the "Game of Kings," Chess, as a tool for developing highly successful leaders. This paper highlights and demonstrates how the methods of the game of Chess can have strong influence on the ability and performance of exceptional leaders in any field, and how the game of Chess can enhance the cognitive…
Descriptors: Leadership, Skill Development, Games, Game Theory
Matthews, Dona J.; Dai, David Yun – International Studies in Sociology of Education, 2014
Gifted education is leading an interdisciplinary paradigm shift moving education out of its historic role of entrenching systemic inequities. It is a crucible for pioneering investigations of optimal human development and provides a vehicle for increasing social equity. We review changing conceptions of intelligence, motivation and creativity, and…
Descriptors: Gifted, Educational Practices, Ability, High Achievement
Sirinterlikci, Arif; Zane, Linda; Sirinterlikci, Aleea L. – Journal of Technology Studies, 2009
This article presents an initiative that is based on active learning pedagogy by engaging elementary and middle school students in the toy design and development field. The case study presented in this article is about student learning experiences during their participation in the TOYchallenge National Toy Design Competition. Students followed the…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Active Learning, Toys, Cognitive Processes

Mountain, Lee – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1986
The article suggests three approaches to giving young remedial readers opportunities for creativity: inventiveness games, branched fiction, and pantomimal and creative dramatics. (CL)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Difficulties
Frey, Diane – G/C/T, 1984
Metaphors, whether universal (ones which apply to common feelings, thoughts, and behaviors) or prescriptive (ones constructed specifically for an individual child) may be used with gifted children in a three-phase process: identification, projection, and insight and integration. (CL)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Metaphors
McGreevy, Ann M. – 1985
The digest explores the nature of the creative process. It begins with background information which notes the importance of seeing the familiar in a new light and the possibility on non-acceptance of the creative act. Four basic abilities necessary for creativity and problem solving are identified: (1) fluency, (2) flexibility, (3) elaboration,…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education

Sisk, Dorothy – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1978
Reviewed are centering techniques to help gifted and talented students stimulate and further develop the ability to incubate, or to pay attention to the imagery continuously going on in the brain's right hemisphere. (CL)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Imagery
Vaughan, Trefor D. – Gifted Education International, 1985
The article views the creative process as a complex interaction in which opposites are balanced. Practical classroom applications are noted, including the establishment of a climate that encourages pursuit and risk-taking. (CL)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education

Gowan, John Curtis – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1977
Theories on the variability of creativity in individuals are discussed and related to the development of creativity in the classroom. (SBH)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Literature Reviews

Rosenbloom, Paul C. – Roeper Review, 1986
The author cites experiences in teaching mathematics to gifted students, and offers suggestions for serving them through seminars, special classes, use of library resources, and activities to promote creative work in mathematics. (CL)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Mathematics
Schierman, Mildred – Gifted Education International, 1986
The article describes the life and work of E. Paul Torrance, long associated with gifted education. His career is traced and his beliefs in the importance of identifying and developing creativity are discussed. (CL)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted