A Model for Training Teachers to Encourage Divergent Thinking in Young Children.

Shaw, Jean M.; Cliatt, Mary Jo Puckett

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ347204

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

A Model for Training Teachers to Encourage Divergent Thinking in Young Children.

Shaw, Jean M.; Cliatt, Mary Jo Puckett

Journal of Creative Behavior, v20 n2 p81-88 1986

Nineteen preservice teachers received an eight-week model training course in divergent thinking and questioning techniques for use with young children. Both knowledge of divergent thinking and use of divergent thinking questions with kindergarten children was much greater for the experimental group than for a control group. (DB)

Descriptors: Creative Development, Demonstration Programs, Divergent Thinking, Early Childhood Education, Kindergarten, Knowledge Level, Preservice Teacher Education, Questioning Techniques

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A