Discussed a measurement instrument that expands on self actualization to include actualization of the environment. (RK)

In a world increasingly concerned about the social results of scientific discovery and technical change, we tend to lose sight of the artist as inventor and human being. Creative talent needs opportunity lest it continue to be almost as rare as the genius of the great scientist. (Editor/JR)

Distinguishes 'regulative' and 'creative' administration. Argues that the future of 'participation' has no chance without brilliant and inventive services from the administrator. (Author/WM)

Article investigated some assumptions underlying most of the speculation, theory, and experimentation in the search to define creativity. (Author/RK)

An analysis of how viewing educational media relates to creativity. (HB)

Article provided a well-known example of creative invention, that of the hovercraft, which served well as a highlight of the problems facing the student of creativity. (Author/RK)

A SATURDAY MORNING SEMINAR PROGRAM USED ROCKLAND COUNTY'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES POOL OF PROFESSIONALS TO TEACH SELECTED STUDENTS FROM GRADES 6-12 IN SCIENCE, ART, WRITING, SOCIAL SCIENCE, GOVERNMENT, LAW AND "CRITICAL THINKING" (LOGIC). IN ADDITION, THREE CONCERT-SEMINARS BY PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS WERE HELD FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND…

AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO SUBSTANTIATE THE HYPOTHESES THAT SUBJECTS RECEIVING SENSORY DEPRIVATION WOULD SHOW MORE IMPROVEMENT IN ORIGINALITY THAN THOSE EXPOSED TO A NORMAL SENSORY ENVIRONMENT, AND THOSE SUBJECTS RECEIVING 4 HOURS OF ISOLATION WOULD SHOW MORE IMPROVEMENT IN ORIGINALITY THAN THOSE RECEIVING 2 HOURS OF ISOLATION. ABOUT 60 VOLUNTEER,…

THIS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY REPRESENTS A SAMPLING OF PUBLISHED WRITING ON CREATIVITY AND GIFTED CHILDREN SINCE 1960. THE LIST WAS COMPILED FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHERS. IN A FEW INSTANCES THE ANNOTATIONS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED OR ABRIDGED FROM THOSE FOUND IN "PSYCHOLOGICAL ABSTRACTS" OR OTHER JOURNAL ABSTRACTS. SOME OF THE ANNOTATIONS HAVE…

A four-year study was conducted to test the hypothesis that indirect teacher behaviors foster pupil creativity more than do direct teacher behaviors. Multivariate composite scores derived from interaction analysis data were used to classify 180 elementary school students (who had the same teacher for grades 1 through 3, and a different teacher in…

The purpose of the study was to develop a sequence of growth curves of creative productivity. The development of these curves resulted from the investigation of the interrelationships of the variables of creative productivity, college classification, academic potential, sex and perceived anxiety at the university level. The following battery of…

Written primarily as an aid for teachers who are seeking ways in which to enrich their language arts program, this book describes one teacher's approach to her students and their lessons. Part One discusses prose writing and suggests ways of teaching children to write well. Part Two concerns literature teaching which involves reading aloud to the…

Teacher education is in urgent need of reform so that teacher behavior is compatible with the philosophy of education and the changing needs of our schools and community. The changed societal and professional needs of teachers must be realized. A course for creativity was proposed for senior graduate students in the Department of Education of a…

Investigated was the relationship between verbal interaction of elementary science teachers with their students and students' creativity. Two populations were sampled from the elementary schools in Bangkok, Thailand. Eight teachers and 64 second grade students comprised the sample. Interaction was analyzed by the Flanders System. Creativity was…