Urges use of computers to find workable Soviet educational theories. Complains of tendencies to indulge in creativity backed by neither experience nor action. Insists that creativity be integrated into professionalism instead of sought as an end in itself consisting of theory without results. Stresses the importance of computer support in…

Presents a collection of teachers' ideas on instruction for musical improvisation. Includes suggestions for ascending grade levels, spontaneous composition, and creation of sound maps. Recommends making technique training fun and creative through improvisation. Suggests that children be taught to think in sounds and to experiment with variations.…

A Creativity Night Festival encourages parents, teachers, and the public to explore a variety of techniques and activities that foster creative thinking and expression. Participants rotate among 20-minute sessions which actively involve them in the creative process. Twenty-one ideas are offered as creative opportunities for the sessions. (JDD)

This article considers the nature of creativity in industrial and business settings, describes the Manchester (England) Business School Creativity Unit, models creativity in systems terms, reviews action research of the 1970s, and identifies recent areas of research at Manchester including creativity blocks and the impact of creativity training in…

At Indiana University, budget problems and the information explosion led to a project, financed by a computer company, integrating information technology (IT) into administrative functions. The administrative workstation project increased IT knowledge and use by key administrators, resulting in greater productivity and creativity, improved…

The Future Problem Solving (FPS) Program assists students in acquiring better thinking, communicating, and problem-solving skills. Concepts built into the FPS process include the freedom to elaborate, respect for others and their ideas, providing a problem-solving framework, considering global concerns, and encouraging students to think about…

Describes how children six years and older can create plaster friezes. Children were first shown examples and then drew plans before creating their own friezes. (KM)

Describes how artist Betye Saar collects technological debris that she manipulates to create her artwork. Compares her work with African art which has a long history of transforming materials from the environment into symbols and objects. Suggests activities for students to create art with debris from their environment. (KM)

This article reviews several studies which suggest that the Australian community does not actively encourage creative potential. Noted are a 1969 cross-cultural study showing Australian children were one of the least creative groups tested and a follow-up study of these students showing Australians as comparatively low creative achievers in adult…

Reviews current research in the application of the Neo-Piagetian theory of Pascual-Leone and shows how it provides the science teacher new implements. Hypothesizes that the role of the environment and creativity, if emphasized adequately, can help make science instruction more effective. (Contains 45 references.) (PR)

Manipulatives make possible an indispensable form of hands-on investigation in science instruction. A Yale University study found that simple objects kept elementary-age children involved and entertained with very high levels of attention and concentration. Manipulatives also encourage social interaction, enhancing cooperation, harmony,…

A study involving 34 fifth- and sixth graders examined the equivalence of paper-and-pencil and computer-based versions of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT), Figural Forms A and B. Computer-based TTCT scores were not equivalent with the paper-and-pencil version. Computer-based scores did show different response tendencies among…

Discusses the Montessori music curriculum, describing a series of lesson plans to present a comprehensive view of music in the classroom. Describes selecting simple melodies, integrating music into the day, using songs to initiate deeper studies in all parts of the prepared environment, teaching singing, and encouraging children to write their own…

Discusses the connections between Montessori pedagogy and Brian Swimme's ideas of a human authorship of a connection with the evolution of the universe and a need to reestablish a connection with the natural world. Describes the ways the art of 11- and 12-year-old students demonstrates an awareness of these issues and a connection with the natural…

Romanian teachers and creative adolescents were interviewed to profile the creative adolescent, focusing on self-image and a description of social conditions contributing to creativity. Responses suggested that schools lack the means to stimulate creativity. Teachers recognize creativity but lack curricula to meet students' needs. Creative…