An author reflects on memory, language, the real, children's literature, myths, icons, and the interplay between structure and freedom. (IRT)

Examines the relationship between children's literature and child psychology, concluding that the divergence between the two disciplines has more to do with function and method than with values or motivation. (GT)

The basic principle of synaesthesia (a sensation produced in one part of the body by a stimulus applied at another part) is described. (BD)

Discussed are five dimensions through which one may better analyze and understand the nature and extent of a problem. (BD)

Five basic researcher qualities which seem to characterize creative individuals who want to generate knowledge are identified. (BD)

The pattern of abilities of a gifted fifth grade student is analyzed according to Guilford's Structure of Intellect model. (CL)

Discussed are some of the oppositions to creativity faced by females as a result of sex stereotyping by society. (IM)

Examines the effect of classroom structure and teaching style on the creative performance of first grade children. (BD)

Characteristics of the creative child (such as environmental sensitivity and individuality) are described, problems of the highly creative child are discussed, and the role of the parent in overcoming problems and nurturing creativity is examined (CL)

Research on the sociocultural context of creative development is reviewed; and external influences on creative development are seen to include Availability of role models, political fragmentation, civil disturbances, and political instability. (CL)

The author discusses developments in the education of gifted, talented, and creative (GTC) students over the past 20 years; cites the current pressures on youth; and suggests ways in which individuals and groups can serve GTC pupils. (C L)

Television may be inhibiting our ability to create new ideas, according to Eric Somers, assistant professor of journalism at Drake University. Discusses television's role as facilitator of information and how it should improve to increase organization and the creative process. (Editor/RK)

The "Torrance Ideal Child Checklist" was administered to 260 mothers and fathers, and the results were correlated with the judgments of 10 experts on creative personality. The study concluded that parents did not perceive the personality characteristics of creative children favorably or in the same way as the experts did. (JDD)

The president of The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Ernest L. Boyer, discusses the importance of developing creativity in the classroom. (MD)

Camp Mind's Eye is a one-week residential summer program for intellectually and creatively gifted children provided by Camp Tyler (Texas), one of the oldest outdoor education facilities. The camp program stresses right brain thinking, a flexible curriculum, and autonomous instructors. (DB)