The Social Psychology of Creativity: The Importance of Peer Social Processes for Students' Academic and Artistic Creative Activity in Classroom Contexts.

Claire, Lesley

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ERIC Number: EJ498357

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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The Social Psychology of Creativity: The Importance of Peer Social Processes for Students' Academic and Artistic Creative Activity in Classroom Contexts.

Claire, Lesley

Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, n119 p21-28 Win 1993-94

Maintains that creative work is sensitive to the social context of the creator. Reports on a nine-month study of how peer social processes influenced children's creative activity in three fifth-grade classes. Finds that variance appears to be related to the structure of the work process established by teachers and students. (CFR)

Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Grade 5, Group Activities, Intermediate Grades, Interpersonal Relationship, Music Education, Music Teachers, Peer Relationship, Social Influences, Social Networks, Student Behavior, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Student Relationship

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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