Describes how disadvantaged children can be given a chance at academic success through development of their creative talents. (SP)

Described is an elective course in Creative Thinking in the Maple Heights, Ohio, school system. (MB)

Emphasizes the sense of immediacy which characterizes haiku and suggests a relationship between haiku and Zen philosophy. (RD)

Explains how children's imaginations develop. (SW)

Reading for primary level gifted children should provide for more appropriate experiences than by mere adaptations of the regular reading program. Early identification should be followed by small group instruction in which gifted students are encouraged to read widely, creatively, and critically. (CL)

Creative problem solving (CPS) can be an effective tool in teaching gifted, creative, and talented students. One approach to CPS consists of five steps: fact finding, problem finding, idea finding, solution finding, and acceptance finding. Process techniques for each step are delineated. (CL)

The author summarizes the contributions which aesthetic or arts education can make, both to academic competence and personal creativity, for learning disabled students. Vignettes illustrate the potential of various art forms, including manual arts, music, dance, drama, and filmmaking. (SBH)

The article focuses on research on improving creativity, including early efforts to enhance, operationalize, and define creativity. Studies dealing with behavioral management of creativity are discussed, as are those concerning the effects of self-statements and cognition. (CL)

The Governor's School of North Carolina (West) offers a six-week summer program designed to develop creativity in gifted high school students. (SBH)

The author describes her work as a Poet-in-the-Schools for the Ohio Arts Council particularly in relation to inspiration in the creative process. Stressed is the need for educators to recognize that creative production most often takes place after reflection on inspiration and to provide situations conducive to preparation and incubation. (SBH)

Suggests that a television program's benefits to three and four year olds can be significantly increased by the presence of an adult to bridge the gap between actual television performance and limited attention spans. (MH)