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McGreevy, Ann Loftus – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1995
The creative development of Maria, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Patrick Branwell, Emily Jane, and Anne Bronte in England during the early 1800s is analyzed, with attention to the role of the parents, collaborative siblings, and the natural environment in supporting their talent. The education of the Brontes and the "little books" they wrote as…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Writing, Creativity, Educational Experience

Kawenski, Mary – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1991
This article describes a six-week course for design students called "Needs Awareness and Design" which stresses the development of creative thinking skills. Brainstorming is recommended for identifying many ideas, and synectics is stressed for actual problem solving. (DB)
Descriptors: Art Education, Brainstorming, Creative Development, Creative Thinking
Carter, Margie – Child Care Information Exchange, 1992
Presents a teacher training methodology for translating creativity into classroom practice by helping teachers (1) identify their own filters and agendas; (2) create an environment that fosters creativity; (3) deepen their understanding of child development; and (4) refine their techniques for student-teacher interaction. (AC)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Creative Activities, Creative Development, Creativity

Aiken, Milam; Riggs, Mary – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1993
A computer-based group decision support system (GDSS) to increase collaborative group productivity and creativity is explained. Various roles for the computer are identified, and implementation of GDSS systems at the University of Mississippi and International Business Machines are described. The GDSS is seen as fostering productivity through…
Descriptors: Adults, Brainstorming, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs

Root-Bernstein, Robert S. – Roeper Review, 1991
Abstracting (eliminating details from a complex perceptual field to reveal underlying structures) is described as a tool of thought for developing creativity and inventiveness. The paper argues that the skill of abstracting is transferable between arts and sciences, and provides a preliminary model to teaching abstracting in a multidisciplinary…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Creative Development, Creativity, Curriculum

Cane, Florence – NAMTA Journal, 1999
Presents a developmental view of the creative process based on Montessori principles. Discusses the preschool child's need for activity, exploration at an individual pace, and connection between the self and the universe. Considers ways to nurture a child's self-actualizing creativity. (JPB)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Child Development, Childhood Needs
Ferm, Elizabeth Byrne – SKOLE: The Journal of Alternative Education, 1998
Published in 1949, chapter 1 of a book by the Stelton Modern School's coprincipal discusses the natural self-directed development of creativity and intellect in children. This process is thwarted and wasted by conventional schooling's emphasis on conformity, discipline, and uniform structured activities that have no relevance to the individual…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Needs, Children, Conformity

O'Neill, Sharon; Shallcross, Doris – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1994
A five-step model intervention called "Sensational Thinking," which incorporates readiness, reception, reflection, revelation, and re-creation activities, was evaluated with four kindergarten classes. Experimental groups showed increased creativity over control groups in solving paradoxical problems. The study is seen as supporting the premise…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Instructional Effectiveness, Intervention
Buffin, Lilli-ann – Child Care Information Exchange, 2000
Encourages child care professionals to encourage creativity in all aspects of their programs including: (1) passion in pursuit of ideas and in hiring staff; (2) nurturing relationships; (3) good role modeling; (4) making the space and time for goal development; (5) focus on values; (6) time for play; and (7) maintaining a balanced life. (SD)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Creative Activities, Creative Development, Creative Expression
Sewell, Alison M.; Fuller, Sue; Murphy, Rosemary C.; Funnell, Barbara H. – Social Studies, 2002
When Creative Problem Solving (CPS) was introduced into social studies programs, the students' participation in the classrooms began to change. They began to assume leadership roles and take on a sense of responsibility; they asked questions and worked cooperatively to decide on social action. In this article, the authors argue that CPS has the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 2, Problem Solving, Social Studies
Cromwell, Ronald – 1993
A study was conducted to better understand creative visioning, the human ability to make connections. Interviews were conducted with 20 Seattle (Washington) residents, each of whom was involved in creativity or creative visioning. The sample defined creative visioning as a process which encourages the pursuit of new possibilities, dimensions, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Creative Activities, Creative Development, Creative Teaching
Sternberg, Robert J.; Williams, Wendy M. – 1996
The 25 strategies described in this book can be used to develop personal creativity, student creativity, and creativity in colleagues and staff members. The strategies are based on investment theory, a psychological theory of creativity, but any one strategy is consistent with many other theories. The investment theory of creativity asserts that…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Creative Activities, Creative Development, Creative Expression
Walsh, Natalie – 1996
Developed to be easy and require minimum preparation time, yet give high-impact results, this book offers tried-and-true teacher-tested book projects for primary grades K-3. The book's topics connect curriculum areas: creative writing, science, social studies, and math. Projects outlined in the book require few materials and can be done at…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Activities, Creative Development, Integrated Curriculum
Elliott, David J. – 1989
The aim of this paper is threefold: (1) to develop a concept of what creativity is (with particular reference to what musical creativity is); (2) to decide whether or not creativity is a plausible educational goal; and (3) to suggest what might be done to either promote or discourage musical creativity based upon the results of the first two…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Creativity Research, Creativity Tests
Hestad, Marsha; Avellone, Kathy – 1991
This 9-week curriculum unit on trees is designed for gifted students in grades 1-5. The lessons are designed for 40-minute classes meeting two or three times a week and stress the development of creative thinking skills, creative problem solving and decision making skills, and critical and logical thinking skills. Each of the 12 lesson plans…
Descriptors: Biology, Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking