Defines creativity by exploring the four components of creativity: person, product, process, and persistence. Illustrates the characteristics of the creative person and examines blocks to creativity. Applies the creativity concepts to music education. (RW)

The article argues that, when judged on the basis of the strength of its research base, J. Renzulli's three-ring conception of giftedness is of questionable validity. Research on all three bases of the definition (above average general ability, task commitment, creativity) is reviewed. (Author/DB)

To make the best use of one's creativity in problem solving, it is important to first create an atmosphere in which creativity can flourish. Two methods that can be used to generate ideas are brainstorming and analogizing. After generating ideas, the best solution must be chosen and then the chosen ideas must be implemented. (MLW)

The object of the unorthodox and popular course is to teach students how to be innovative and entrepreneurial, take intelligent risks, and be creative. Students must create a consumer product or service and market it, using academic and personal experience of successes and failures for insight. (MSE)

Discusses the dialectic between creative dramatics and conflict resolution and its exploration by the Conflict Resolution Project (CRP). Outlines the CRP's perspectives and general approach as a prelude to a more indepth review about how creative dramatics are used by the CRP. (Author/NB)

Evaluated novels written in old age by two contemporary British novelists, Barbara Pym and Penelope Mortimer, which revealed their late style was related to lifelong methods of adapting to changes in their situation. Found strength and direction of their creativity in old age fluctuated in response to their aging bodies and their new roles in…

Teacher evaluation owes its origins to the scientific management movement of the early 20th century. Just as schooling was rendered mechanical and product-driven in earlier years, current attempts to confine teaching within an administratively defined and managed arena may exact a significant price--an education system devoid of creativity.…

This study explored whether the "right thinking style" relates to creativity as measured by 2 types of creativity tests, which were given to 109 undergraduates. Results correlated the How Do You Think scores positively with right thinking scores on the Your Style of Learning and Thinking test and negatively with left thinking scores.…

Explores how job seekers use online computer services to gather information about their present line of work as well as jobs that represent a career change. Suggests creativity and persistence are the keys to using the virtual job market. (SK)

Responds to criticisms of author's work on instructional design and creativity. Clarifies three points from the criticized article: (1) the role of the Dick and Carey model; (2) the role of the client in the design process; and (3) the importance of performance analysis of ill-defined problems. (JMV)

A music mood-induction procedure was used to induce either elated, depressed, or neutral mood in 71 college undergraduates. Creativity measures revealed that the subjects in the elated and depressed groups showed significantly greater creativity than subjects in the neutral group. (Author/DB)

This article describes inventions devised by 50 undergraduates, and groups them into 6 categories: personal/body, home, transportation, convenience devices/services, entertainment/recreation, and miscellaneous. Examples of inventions by national winners (ages 6-12) in the Invent America Contest are also given. (DB)

This paper proposes the use of hypermedia as a design framework for creativity facilitation programs. It includes an overview of the major schools of thought in creativity, a review of fundamental concepts in hypertext and hypermedia, a discussion of design issues related to hypermedia-based creativity facilitation programs, and suggestions for…

Discusses the Manhattanville Music Curriculum Project's concentration on the purpose, substance, and means of music instruction. Describes improvisation as the dominant means for teaching concepts, knowing how music works, and knowing how to make musical sense. Urges that the same goals of aural acuity, creative thought, and musical facility are…

Creative techniques career counselors can use are described: guided imagery, idea journals, one-minute free writes, career genograms, metaphors, early recollections, career bingo, collage, hero/heroine analysis, timeline analysis, and life mapping. (SK)