Supportive Classroom Environments for Creativity in Higher Education.

Cole, Darnell G.; Sugioka, Heather L.; Yamagata-Lynch, Lisa C.

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ERIC Number: EJ601437

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Supportive Classroom Environments for Creativity in Higher Education.

Cole, Darnell G.; Sugioka, Heather L.; Yamagata-Lynch, Lisa C.

Journal of Creative Behavior, v33 n4 p277-93 4th Qtr 1999

A study investigated critical factors for creating a supportive classroom environment for developing student creativity in 18 undergraduates. Characteristics of supportive environments include: personal teacher-student relationships, assessment (de-emphasis on grades), openness and freedom of choice, and classroom activities such as instruction in divergent and convergent thinking. (Contains extensive references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Brainstorming, Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Creativity, Divergent Thinking, Environmental Influences, Higher Education, Student Evaluation, Teacher Student Relationship, Undergraduate Students

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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