Checklists--any form of questions or suggestions that stimulate ideation--have been found to be invaluable in the formation of creative ideas. Thus, the Scamper technique draws quite heavily on a list of Idea-Spurring questions developed by the late Alex F. Osborn founder of the Creative Education Foundation. (Author)

Purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the relevance of Arthur Koestler's theory of creativity for assessing the effectiveness of nursery school programmes. (Author/CB)

Discusses the facotrs involved in recognizing and encouraging creative ability, and summarizes creativity research to date. (SP)

By understanding the creative act it may be possible to assess the effectiveness of the traditional nursery school program for all children, including developmentally handicapped children. (Editor)

This rejoinder is based on comments appearing in Spring 1971 issue of Educational Theory which in turn commented on author's article in the Summer 1969 issue. (MB)

Suggests that mosaic scraps, a lump of clay, an assortment of college scraps and bits of wood can be used to give children an opportunity for creative expression. (RB)

Advances 12 hypotheses to answer (1) What is creativity? (2) Why does creative behavior occur? (3) How does it occur? while including theoretical contributions by Freud, Jung, Adler, Rank, neo-Freudians, inter-personal theorists, trait theorists, association theorists and relevant research findings. (MB)

Describes the Creative Studies Project, which proposes to increase the degree to which American education cultivates creative potential in our society. (Author/DR)

Organizational leaders have a responsibility to encourage and maintain creativity within their organizations, middle managers share in this responsibility and can take significant steps to help discharge this responsibility. (Author)

Author discusses the need to develop art programs that are relevant to today's special educational needs. Premises on which such programs should be built are discussed. (LF)

An examination of the nature and scope of theater training offered in Australian universities, professional schools and workshops. (RB)