Creativity can be broadly defined as a combination of interacting individual and environmental resources leading to the production of valuable solutions. This paper concentrates on the type of creativity that can be expressed in solving social problems. After reviewing the potentially relevant psychological and contextual variables intervening in…

Life involves a myriad of skills. Most of the basic skills are undeniably "classics" such as communication and problem solving. The interpretation and delivery of these skills has morphed into a complicated science, with the changing social environment and the growing prevalence of technology in our everyday existences. Commonplace technology, as…

Drawing on socio-cultural theory, this paper focuses on children's classroom-based collaborative creative writing. The central aim of the reported research was to contribute to our understanding of young children's creativity, and describe ways in which peer collaboration can resource, stimulate and enhance classroom-based creative writing…

Studies on the development of creativity have highlighted the impact of learning environments. In particular, pedagogical approaches are hypothesized to differ concerning their emphasis on individual initiative, and action-based learning. A semi-longitudinal study was conducted during two consecutive years with 210 children in elementary schools…

Suggests that more classroom activities should be developed around the concepts and themes revealed in novels and other childrens literature. (RB)

Article suggests a practical research style which makes use of the tacit know how of typographers and designers. The idea is to preface any testing activities with critical and creative activities. This leads to a three-part cyclical model: criticism, alternatives and tests. (Author)

Suggestion on how to teach filmmaking are given. (HB)

INFORMATION ABOUT A PROGRAM FOR GIFTED PUPILS IS PROVIDED. AREAS CONTAINED ARE--IDENTIFICATION OF GIFTED PUPILS, REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR ENROLLMENT IN SPECIAL CLASSES, OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM, AND ITS ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION. SOME OF THE SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM WHICH ARE GIVEN PARTICULAR ATTENTION ARE LITERATURE,…

Noncompetitive but physically vigorous games are described. These activities are designed for two players and for large groups. (JD)

This paper describes a classroom activity in which children make their own books, an activity which may increase children's language abilities and confidence. Four possibilities for classroom-produced books are mentioned: (1) the dictated story, with the teacher taking down the child's exact words, (2) the picture-story book with the child making…

The article describes the Creativity Mobilization Technique, a nonverbal process-oriented method involving work with brush, paint, and paper that attempts to activate functions essential for various types of creative activities. (Author/SBH)

Advances a definition that distinguishes ritual from other kinds of formal expression. Demonstrates the creative potential of ritual through an analysis of ritual structure as illustrated by practical drama lessons. (PD)

Acknowledging that toddlers and 2-year-olds explore art as a learning experience or an experiment and are more interested in "doing" art than in making a finished product, this guide for caregivers compiles 75 art experiences, with over 100 variations, and tips for making the activities run smoothly. Following an introduction that includes…