Gives teaching goals, necessary conditions and preparatory possibilities for guided original performance by pupils in foreign language classes. Using as an example collages made by the pupils themselves, the working procedure is described which formed the basis for the experiments in original written composition. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Discusses the use of "creativity seminars" for releasing the creative senses necessary to language learning. (AM)

A comparison was made of the effects of a topic-centered lecture and a skill-centered practice session on creativity, as measured by two tests of divergent thinking. Results were interpreted as supporting De Bono's claim that thinking skills are best taught by focusing on techniques which, with practice, can be deliberately applied to a number of…

Sixty-two teacher educators and 388 student teachers were surveyed to determine their perceptions about teaching methods which enhance creativity and creativity in teaching styles. Results suggest that enhancing creativity is considered important but is not frequently taught directly or by example. (KM)

Creativity is seen as a problem-solving process including problem recognition and definition, generation and teaching of alternative possible solutions, and selection of the best solution. Using this process as a task analysis for designing instruction in creativity, types of tasks are analyzed. The use of functional completion criteria is…

Educators need to develop teaching strategies that allow children to explore creative musical processes that will nurture musical skills, self-awareness, and imagination. A sequence of five lessons encompassing language arts and music demonstrates how students can develop creativity by writing haiku and then composing music to accompany the poems.…

Examines the concept of creativity, then looks at the creativity theories of social psychologist Teresa Amabile as they apply to the teaching of literature. (FL)

Demonstrates how the LOGO computer language's flexibility can be used to stimulate children's creativity, while its structured nature helps develop problem-solving skills. Stresses the use of exercises involving the transformation of simple patterns as a means of encouraging creativity. (SKC)

To encourage the advancement of the arts in education, the article describes a form of interactive television that focuses on the use of creative drama techniques by the classroom teacher. (JD)

Gifted children often encounter problems both during school and after graduation. Due to their above average abilities, they often feel that the world will bend to accommodate them. Suggestions for helping the bright child prepare for life after school are offered. (DF)

Responds to Roger Knight's criticisms of "English within the Arts." (HOD)

Reforming the traditional teaching mode and practicing a student-centered interactive teaching mode is the trend of development of the university. Interactive teaching can not only inspire the students' enthusiasm to learn and make them obtain better results on study, but also improve their analytical ability, practical ability and creative…

Contains citations of numerous references for curriculum guide writers. (RD)