Creativity can be broadly defined as a combination of interacting individual and environmental resources leading to the production of valuable solutions. This paper concentrates on the type of creativity that can be expressed in solving social problems. After reviewing the potentially relevant psychological and contextual variables intervening in…

Suggests that more classroom activities should be developed around the concepts and themes revealed in novels and other childrens literature. (RB)

Article suggests a practical research style which makes use of the tacit know how of typographers and designers. The idea is to preface any testing activities with critical and creative activities. This leads to a three-part cyclical model: criticism, alternatives and tests. (Author)

Suggestion on how to teach filmmaking are given. (HB)

INFORMATION ABOUT A PROGRAM FOR GIFTED PUPILS IS PROVIDED. AREAS CONTAINED ARE--IDENTIFICATION OF GIFTED PUPILS, REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR ENROLLMENT IN SPECIAL CLASSES, OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM, AND ITS ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION. SOME OF THE SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM WHICH ARE GIVEN PARTICULAR ATTENTION ARE LITERATURE,…

Noncompetitive but physically vigorous games are described. These activities are designed for two players and for large groups. (JD)

This paper describes a classroom activity in which children make their own books, an activity which may increase children's language abilities and confidence. Four possibilities for classroom-produced books are mentioned: (1) the dictated story, with the teacher taking down the child's exact words, (2) the picture-story book with the child making…

The article describes the Creativity Mobilization Technique, a nonverbal process-oriented method involving work with brush, paint, and paper that attempts to activate functions essential for various types of creative activities. (Author/SBH)

Advances a definition that distinguishes ritual from other kinds of formal expression. Demonstrates the creative potential of ritual through an analysis of ritual structure as illustrated by practical drama lessons. (PD)

Acknowledging that toddlers and 2-year-olds explore art as a learning experience or an experiment and are more interested in "doing" art than in making a finished product, this guide for caregivers compiles 75 art experiences, with over 100 variations, and tips for making the activities run smoothly. Following an introduction that includes…

This book is divided into four parts. In Part I, "Serendipitous Suggestion: An Introduction to the Wonderful World of Psychotherapeutic Techniques," a case example of a creative counseling technique implemented by the editor and a colleague is described. This section also discusses six key reasons why techniques can enhance therapeutic…

Involvement of primary grade children in a community art auction taught them that it takes patience and imagination and a sustained effort to turn out an acceptable offering. (RB)

Two elementary schools in Columbus, Ohio are serving as pilot schools to test a program which focuses on aesthetic and creative learning. (DB)