A variety of practical techniques and suggestions for fostering creative writing in the classroom. (CS)

For teachers only - a monthly exchange of tips, projects, ideas and resources. (Editor)

This paper broadly summarizes research conclusions on the following aspects of creativity: characteristics of the creative behavior of preschool children; specific thinking abilities that account for differences in the degree of creativity from one person to another (fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration); general conditions under…

In the framework of Transactional Analysis, there are three ego states, the Parent, Child, and Adult. Students' enthusiasm for learning is directly related to the health of their Child ego state. Since the Adult ego state exemplifies the rational part, schools can be seen as organized to further the functioning of this state. An examination of…

METHODS OF (1) DISTINGUISHING AN ORIGINAL AND CREATIVE PERSON, (2) PREDICTING CREATIVE BEHAVIOR, AND (3) DEFINING CREATIVITY WERE DEVELOPED USING LISTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE CREATIVE ARTS AND THE SCIENCES AS A SCALED INSTRUMENT TO RATE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. CREATIVITY OCCURS MORE FREQUENTLY AMONG STUDENTS WHO ARE INDEPENDENT, INTELLECTUAL,…

TEACHERS WORKING WITH GIFTED SIXTH GRADERS WILL FIND THIS BULLETIN OF INTEREST. IT IS APPLICABLE BOTH TO HETEROGENEOUS AND HOMOGENEOUS CLASSES. SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS TO TEACHERS AND OTHER PERSONNEL ARE OFFERED IN EVERY AREA OF SIXTH GRADE CURRICULUM--SOCIAL STUDIES, HEALTH AND SAFETY, MATHEMATICS, THE LANGUAGE ARTS, ART, MUSIC, AND PHYSICAL…

Many methods in clinical and personality psychology has as their implicit if not explicit aim the eliciting of transformations so that the mind of the subject may be better understood. By offering a graduate seminar in "Psychobiography and Historiometry," the author hoped to deal with the problem of design and transformation in the study…

A program in which poets teach poetry in the classroom has been undertaken in the California public schools. This book focuses on the program and contains several short articles on various aspects of teaching poetry writing, a collection of student works, two photo essays, and practical techniques devised by poet/teachers. A bibliography lists…

This document presents a course in creative textile design. Course objectives are: (1) The student will demonstrate his knowledge and understanding of the principles of design and composition through the completion of a textile design using one or more of the following methods: macrame, weaving, rug hooking, stitchery, applique, or any combination…

In the belief that "the spread of technological development and the attendant rapidly changing environment creates the necessity for multi-source feedback systems to maximize the alternatives available in dealing with global problems," the author shows how to participate in the process of alternate video. He offers detailed information…

This publication was designed to help teachers learn about promising materials, methods, and techniques for teaching creative thinking and problem solving to disadvantaged elementary school children. Two kinds of reviews of published teaching materials for specific grade levels and subject areas are included: (1) reviews of commercially published…

Plenty of ideas for fashioning unique gifts. Plus, how to make your own ornaments and decorations; and a special picture presentation of the classic "'Twas the Night before Christmas" that you can cut out and use with your opaque projector. (Editor)

Secondary students join their art teacher in producing and parading giant puppets. Their creative expression and interest were highly stimulated by the project. (RK)

Here are 20 suggestions designed to stimulate elementary students to learn--from 3-D art projects to making old TV sets work as props for puppet-shows. (RK)

Describes one preschool teacher's art classes and her approach to creativity and esthetic growth in children 4 to 6 years old. (SB)