The research scientist is often concerned with concise, explicit descriptions of research that leave nothing to the imagination. Occasionally, however, the results can only be read and understood by the author. This guide will assist the critical, non-technical reader in acquiring the basic skills of translating and interpreting scientific…

Discusses the relationship between play and creativity and reviews research studies that suggest that play does facilitate creativity and studies that have found relations between affective processes in play and creativity. Outlines directions for future research into play and creativity. (SLD)

Contains general background and pertinent context that relate to creativity programs and their effectiveness from a disciplinary or instructiveness point of view. Discusses what constitutes a "program" and elaborates on disciplinary characteristics and creativity. (SLD)

Interprets the historical development of major curriculum theories in terms of their relation to creativity as a goal of organized learning. Also explores the development by discussing the organizing of learning for creativity from the viewpoints of different sociological paradigms. (SLD)

Discusses the various approaches to creativity taken by various corporations and whether there is a difference between creativity and problem solving. Distinguishes between adaptive creativity--whereby employees find better ways to do their work--and innovative creativity--the ability to produce really big or strange ideas. (JOW)

Describes push-back leadership, a model of leadership based on the work of Ronald Heifetz and Martin Linksky. Argues that the two key roles of the leader are to give the work back to people and to keep them within a healthy range of disequilibrium that generates creativity and innovation to solve organizational problems. (Author/LRW)

Looks at the relationship between creativity and spirituality in the field of writing in general and in scientific writing in particular. (Author/SOE)

The paper presents examples of corporations (Intel Corporation, 3M, and the Saturn Corporation) which are making their environments more creative and innovative in order to compete in the global marketplace. Such workplace innovation requires development of an idea-nurturing environment, acceptance of failure, and emphasis on creative problem…

Through the use of creative problem-solving skills, students will be able to develop solutions to future societal problems. Technology education teachers must use and incorporate the teaching of these skills into their curriculum. (JOW)

Through randomness we create structure, and through structure we accommodate randomness. The structures we create have basic premises shared by all life forms and forces. These patterns are repeated and shared. Creative thinking has similar characteristics. (MSE)

In reviewing the Lumsden and Findlay model of creative ontogeny and its potential influences on geneculture coevolution, the authors found it consistent with certain aspects of the creative process and suggestive of promising new research avenues. They also concluded that biologically based models, especially concerning cultural innovation, must…

Compares behaviorist interpretations of creativity, which present it as a product of causal factors, with existentialist interpretations, which concern themselves with inner processes. Offers an alternative explanation which combines both views. Discusses implications for education. (DMM)

The author shares insights distilled from years of working with people who must be creative for a living. Includes a list of distinctive traits of creative people, blocks to creativity, and advice for rekindling the fires of creativity. Points out that creativity cannot be taught, but can be rediscovered. (JOW)

A 33 percent random sample drawn from 640 colleges (92.5 percent return) ascertained factors associated with creativity in collegiate summer session programs. Examination of 36 programs did not support the hypothesis that "creative" summer programs were more a consequence of external than internal factors. (JOW)