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Butler, Annie L. – Theor Pract, 1969
The importance of early attention to the mental development of preschoolers cannot be underrated, especially in the case of children from low-income families. Early Childhood education can help the child become aware of his abilities and foster in him a desire to develop them. (CK)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Child Development, Creative Development, Early Childhood Education
Case, Rosemary Hart – Int Reading Assn Conf Proc Pt 1, 1968
Descriptors: Creative Development, Critical Thinking, Gifted, High School Students
Sealey, Leonard – Independ Sch Bull, 1969
Descriptors: Administration, Creative Development, Decision Making Skills, Educational Innovation

LeVine, Elaine; Evans, Marilyn J. – Contemporary Education, 1983
This paper describes characteristics of creatively gifted children and explains why new procedures are necessary to identify creative children with exogenous behavior disorders. Educational strategies are needed that will give these children independence, so that their creative potential can flourish. (PP)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Creative Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Adjustment

Rushakoff, G. Evan; Lombardino, Linda J. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1983
Explained for educators of severly physically handicapped (SPH) children are basic component parts of the microcomputer system, adaptations for children unable to use a standard keyboard, and applications for communication, academic work, writing, creative arts, recreation, future employment, and young SPH children. Factors educators should…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs

Kratochwill, Carol Ehrler; And Others – Studies in Art Education, 1979
This study extends previous work in the use of descriptive reinforcement procedures to increase productivity of new forms in artwork. Subjects were four kindergarteners who demonstrated an absence of diverse forms in their paintings. Results indicated that form diversity was improved and that the improvement lasted over time. (SJL)
Descriptors: Art Expression, Behavior Change, Childrens Art, Creative Art

Mansfield, Richard S.; And Others – Review of Educational Research, 1978
Evaluations of creativity training programs are described: (1) Productive Thinking; (2) Purdue Creative Thinking; (3) Parnes; (4) Myers-Torrance workbooks; and (5) Khatena. Conceptual and methodological problems are discussed. Although gains on tests of divergent thinking have been noted, it is unclear whether these programs improve real-life…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Creativity Research, Creativity Tests
Self-Instructional Use of Programmed Creativity-Training Materials with Gifted and Regular Students.

Huber, Jaclyn; And Others – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1979
The effects of self-instructional use of programed creativity materials for gifted and regular students were investigated. Pre- and post-tests of creative thinking were administered. Students in the creativity training group attained significantly greater gains on verbal fluency. Creative thinking abilities were improved for both gifted and…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity Tests

Khaleefa, Omar H.; Erdos, George; Ashria, Ikhlas H. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1997
Four creativity tests were administered to 264 Sudanese students (ages 15-20) to investigate the differing effects upon creativity of traditional and modern education. Those receiving a modern education performed better on two tests measuring cognitive ability, while the traditionally educated group performed better on an Egyptian test measuring…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity

Mellou, Eleni – Early Child Development and Care, 1996
Claims that creativity can be nurtured in young children using the appropriate creative environment, such as schools with creative programs, continuous enrichment of the environment, and creative teachers and creative ways of teaching. Concludes that the most powerful possibility of nurturing creativity in an individual lies in interaction with…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Rearing, Cognitive Development, Creative Development

Finnegan, June E. Eyestone – Art Education, 2001
Recommends that art be shown to toddlers, while being receptive to the different ways in which they respond. States that images should relate to the toddler's interests and be placed at their eye level. Discusses how to involve the toddlers' parents. (DAJ)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Constructivism (Learning), Creative Development, Early Childhood Education

Okerre, Mark I. Owondo – Kenya Journal of Education, 1988
Discusses the problem of creativity in physics education, focusing on A-level (advanced level) and bachelor of education students. Reviews results indicating low performance in creativity tests by the two groups and suggests that many educational institutions are not enhancing the development of natural talent. (LS)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Developing Nations

Clarkson, Ginger – Preventing School Failure, 1994
A music therapist recounts the case of a young man with autism who, after several years of music therapy, began to communicate with the therapist using facilitated communication. The author sees the combination of music therapy and facilitated communication as very promising for people with autism. (DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Case Studies, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Skills

Nabors, Martha L.; Edwards, Linda C. – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1994
Presents three teacher-preschooler scenarios illustrating teacher actions that hinder creativity and social development. Discusses the connection between psychosocial and creative development in light of Erik Erikson's eight stages of psychosocial development. Suggests that teachers need to be flexible, consider children's feelings, foster…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Creative Development, Creativity, Early Childhood Education

Schiller, Marjorie – Young Children, 1995
Provides classroom examples of appropriate methods for extending art understanding through discussion. Suggests that teachers can easily foster art appreciation through nondirective means; the children can then select what is important to them and thereby begin to build their own personal store of imagery, which can lead to enhanced learning in…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Activities, Art Appreciation, Art Education