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Can Creativity Be Taught?
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Haynes, Bruce – Educational Philosophy and Theory, 2020
The title question and two subsequent questions are considered in the context of rational creativity. A-rational creativity is not considered. Q. Can creativity be taught? A. It depends on what is meant by 'creativity' and 'taught' in what context. Q1. Is teaching either creativity or critical thinking inimical to the practice of the other? A1.…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Intellectual Development, Reflective Teaching
Teaching Creativity: Current Findings, Trends, and Controversies in the Psychology of Creativity
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Simonton, Dean Keith – Teaching of Psychology, 2012
In the past decade, the psychological study of creativity has accelerated greatly. To facilitate the teaching of creativity, I provide an overview of the recent literature. The overview begins by discussing recent empirical results and research trends. This discussion specifically treats creativity's cognitive, differential, developmental, and…
Descriptors: Creativity, Creative Development, Instruction, Teaching Methods
The Poetics of Teaching
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Sword, Helen – Teaching in Higher Education, 2007
In this article, the author discusses the poetics of teaching. She states that a poetics of teaching privileges not only mastery but innovation--not only the transmission of existing knowledge, but also productivity and change. As their media for experimentation and expression, poetic teachers can employ all of the many materials at their disposal…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Creative Development, Instruction, Teacher Competencies
The Phenomenon of Mathematical Invention
Parr, Phyllis Graham – Mathematics Teaching, 1974
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Instruction, Mathematics Education
Your Creative Development
Davis, Gary – Educational Research and Methods, 1975
Discusses the need for teaching creativity in engineering education and ways to develop and encourage creative thinking. (MLH)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Engineering Education
Creativity: Can It Be Dissected? Can It Be Taught?
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Maugh, Thomas H., II – Science, 1974
Reports the outcome of a meeting in which 21 of the world's more prominent scientists and philosophers of science attempted to analyze the creative process in science and medicine and explore ways in which scientific creativity might be taught. (JR)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Instruction
The Act of Creation: Creative Processes in Science
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Leopold, A. Carl – BioScience, 1978
Discusses creative processes in science regarding: (1) the personal quality of creativity; (2) how to teach creative science; (3) communication of scientific creativity; and (4) reward system of scientific creativity. (HM)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Instruction, Rewards
Creative Development Through Science Instruction
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O'Bruba, William S. – Science and Children, 1973
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Creative Development, Creativity, Elementary School Science
"In How Many Different Ways...?": Divergent Questions As Springboards for "Opening" Your Classroom
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Labinowich, Ed – Science and Children, 1973
Discusses the use of divergent questioning in the science classroom. This form of questioning is open-ended and encourages children to contribute to class discussion with a variety of responses. (JR)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Divergent Thinking, Elementary School Science
Award Lecture... Reflections on Teaching Creativity.
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Christensen, James J. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1988
Considered is the importance of teaching creativity in the field of chemical engineering. Lists major concepts in teaching creativity. Suggests ways of bringing creativity into chemistry instruction. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, College Science, Creative Activities, Creative Development