The authors describe practice problems of the 1977-78 Future Problem Solving Program (involving gifted students from fourth to twelfth grade) to illustrate the Osborne-Parnes problem solving model for developing creativity instructional materials. (SBH)

Argues that large broadcasting corporations can afford to provide more diversified and even more localized service than smaller media with limited resources; and warns that government intervention in the name of antitrust could ultimately lead to government intervention in the creative process itself. (JMF)

Katz answers several criticisms of his research proposals for the British Broadcasting Corporation regarding the narrowness of their scope, the definition of professionalism in broadcasting, the question of theory in communication research, and the question of the broadcasters' involvement in the organizational framework in which the proposals…

Describes the basic concept of university-based innovation centers, which are sponsored by the NSF, to involve the students in the process of innovation and entrepreneurship. Gives numerous examples of success where the final outcome has been a new product or even a new company. (GA)

Presented is the stage-set design approach to classroom environment, in which the classroom is designed as a stage so that learning experiences and situations may become life-related and purposeful. (BD)

Poland is the backdrop for this discussion of the contemporary theoretical concepts of aesthetic education. Art is seen as the essential element of communicating cultural values, and creating a region of common feelings and experiences. (Author/RK)

The Wallach-Kogan Tests of Creativity and the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills were administered to 129 second-grade students in either open classrooms or traditional classrooms. No consistent differences in fluency or uniqueness scores were found. Students in traditional classrooms scored consistently higher in vocabulary, reading, and mathematics…

Takes an overall look at the music scene in English primary schools. (Editor/RK)

Demonstrating an invention of their own enables students to present their ideas with clarity and enthusiasm. (MKM)

Intended for teachers of the gifted, talented, and/or creative child, the article stresses the importance of death education for young children. (SBH)

Provides a case study account of the creativity of Newton utilized in a natural sciences course for nonscience majors. (SL)

The dichotomy between research and creative activity is a false one. Most creative activity does produce knowledge and should be considered as research. Through a hypothetical case study this argument attempts to justify creativity as research. It also describes two projects as possible examples of how creativity might be explored in a research…

Discusses historical, technological, developmental, and educational aspects of nonverbal thought. (SL)

The author discusses the psychology of creativity, particularly as it relates to fostering creative expression in the classroom. (SBH)

A creative leadership development program was designed to provide 10 Black and Indian college administrators with knowledge and techniques from the behavioral sciences for the purpose of augmenting their creative leadership skills. (SBH)