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Samples, Robert E. – Learning, 1975
This article discusses techniques for reaching the metaphorical side of the brain. (PD)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Processes, Creative Activities, Creative Thinking
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Gordon, W. J. J. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1974
Author presented a selection of examples of the role of connective analogies in invention/discovery. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Association (Psychology), Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Creative Activities
Stanish, Bob; Eberle, Bob – 1997
This book provides an overview of the creative problem-solving process and exercises to put the process the work. The illustrated, reproducible pages guide students through each step of the problem-solving process by using evaluation grids to track their ideas, solutions, and plans. The activities can be used in a variety of ways including for the…
Descriptors: Brainstorming, Cognitive Processes, Creative Activities, Creative Thinking
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Weininger, O. – Reading Improvement, 1983
Stresses the importance for language learning of ordinary and familiar situations that bring about dialog between teacher and children. Emphasizes an environment for language learning that is stimulating for the children and that enriches and enhances the linguistic skills they already possess while increasing their expressive skills. (FL)
Descriptors: Child Language, Classroom Communication, Cognitive Processes, Creative Activities
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Johnson, Virginia Ruth – American Biology Teacher, 1977
In this essay teaching science to both cerebral hemispheres is advocated. Some of the literature supporting this point of view is discussed and a fantasy imagination exercise is also included. (MR)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Affective Objectives, Cognitive Processes, Creative Activities
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Alter, Judith B. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1991
To enable college students to grapple with their own process of creating, students complete a project that involves collecting a variety of small objects, dividing the objects into two categories, telling a story using all the objects, describing their feelings about the categorization and story-telling activities, and writing about their creative…
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Processes, College Students, Creative Activities
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Macy, Carol J. – Catalyst for Change, 1984
Incorporating the arts into the educational process can help children learn to think clearly and to set and reach goals, so that they can meet change more effectively. Numerous examples of this approach are described. (TE)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Expression, Childrens Art, Cognitive Processes