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Torrance, E. Paul – Educational Perspectives, 1984
The author identifies and describes what he regards as 25 of the most significant outcomes or products of 25 years of creativity research. Some were selected for the influence they have had on educational practices; others were selected for their potential in making a difference in future educational practice. (JN)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Creativity Research, Creativity Tests
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
Wakefield, John F. – 1989
This study explores the usefulness of a creativity construct for arts education. It is hypothesized that an arts orientation is a valid personality construct, that this orientation is correlated with contrasting cognitive skills, and that these skills are manifested in creative behaviors. Sixty-five high school seniors were given the ACT Interest…
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Expression, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Measurement