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Peer reviewedMoore, Janet L. S. – Music Educators Journal, 1990
Traces the longitudinal development of creative thinking in music education. Contends that creativity in students is enhanced by building on the natural process of sound exploration. Suggests strategies for teaching music to very young children, and presents ways to foster creativity in students. (RW)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Educational Objectives
Download full textCromwell, 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
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
Gandini, Lella – Child Care Information Exchange, 1992
Describes the early childhood system in Reggio Emilia, Italy, in which educators (1) ensure that children live in "a community of well-being"; (2) create a supportive environment; (3) respect individual rhythms; (4) maintain work areas for the visual arts; (5) respond flexibly to children; and (6) foster peer support. (AC)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Creative Development, Creativity, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedDunnahoo, Dan E. – Art Education, 1993
Reviews the place of creativity in the two major orientations of art education: (1) creative self-expression; and (2) discipline-based art education (DBAE). Asserts that critics of DBAE argue that it is dry and does not allow for creative expression. Rejects this notion and claims that properly implemented DBAE produces intellectual and emotional…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Art Teachers, Child Development
Rankin, Baji – Child Care Information Exchange, 1992
Describes a student project of the Anna Frank school for three to six year olds in Reggio Emilia, Italy, in which students developed creativity by exploring the world of dinosaurs. Underscores the reciprocity between children and teachers in guiding the project. (AC)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Creative Development, Dinosaurs, Early Childhood Education
National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, DC. – 1998
Providing information on the important role that the arts and humanities can play in prevention efforts, this document offers several activities that draw upon the arts and humanities to increase young people's resiliency. Resiliency refers to children's ability to successfully adapt and develop in healthy ways, despite exposure to risk and…
Descriptors: Art Education, Child Welfare, Creative Activities, Creative Development
