Questions whether creativity, as a qualitative phenomenon, is accessible to quantitative measurement by testing. Stresses importance of creativity as action--rather than a personality attribute or an aesthetically judged product--which involves re-creation of the self, often as an attempt to integrate the self into an alienating environment. (RW)

Author proposed a different way of thinking about art in the curriculum, an aesthetic view of life that begins with affection, care and attention. (Author/RK)

Described are classroom activities for gifted children based on C. Taylor's Creative Totem Pole theory. (SBH)

In this topical book, leading academics in primary education evaluate New Labour's Education policy. They draw on the findings of the latest research to discuss the impact of policies on primary school practice and on the views and experiences of primary school teachers and pupils. Current issues and initiatives are analyzed to identify the extent…

Biomimicry is an interdisciplinary science in which scientists look for solutions to human needs in nature. It endeavors to discover answers from the molecular, or material level, all the way up to the interrelationships, or systems level. The purpose of this review of the literature is to demonstrate the need and potential application of this new…

This paper discusses the creative process of one author, a professional author/illustrator of picture books. The paper muses about the meaning of creativity and originality and states inspiration has to do with careful research and looking for a challenge. Creativity is about testing one proposition against another and seeing how things combine…

Educators in the U.S. and Japan have developed an international program to promote creative thinking in science. Their program includes a science fair component. This paper (which has been presented in both the U.S. and Japan) discusses creativity and describes a science fair activity, that the authors recently carried out in Japan. The special…

This brochure, developed by a manufacturer of wooden blocks and trains, offers advice on the selection and use of toy blocks with children. The guide asserts that blocks, while often thought of as the most simple of toys, have great strength as creativity builders. Topics discussed in the brochure include: "Why We Want Our Children to…

Recognizing the role of creative representation experiences in early childhood in developing a foundation for adult thinking skills, this booklet and accompanying videotape present six key experiences in creative representation in the High Scope Model: (1) recognizing objects by sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell; (2) imitating actions and…

Eliciting creativity in every student in the classroom can be a realistic goal for classroom teachers. The teaching of creativity embraces form and structure as well as freedom of thought and expression. It is very appropriate to provide the student with an imaginative and creative impetus with which he/she cannot only create or establish the…

This report identifies how involvement with the arts provides unparalleled opportunities for learning that enables young people to reach for and attain higher levels of achievement. The research provides examples of and evidence why the arts should be more widely recognized for their current and potential contributions to the improvement of U.S.…

Offers suggestions for avoiding repetitive photo-journalism. Includes a composition suggestion, a technique for using a motorized camera, and a hint on use of background. (TO)

The intent of this article is to explain the use of problem-solving as a curriculum theme in nursing education. (Author)

In order to study the broadening of the field of possibilities for individuals or for society as a whole, a phenomenological study needs to be made of the individual's psychology in his relations with his products or with those of the social system. (Author)

Art critics of both sexes have stereotyped notions as to what constitutes women's art. Author attempted to uncover these stereotypes and to bring them into the open. (Author/RK)