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Children's Creativity: A Theoretical Framework and Systematic Review
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Kupers, Elisa; Lehmann-Wermser, Andreas; McPherson, Gary; van Geert, Paul – Review of Educational Research, 2019
Within education, the importance of creativity is recognized as an essential 21st-century skill. Based on this premise, the first aim of this article is to provide a theoretical integration through the development of a framework based on the principles of complex dynamic systems theory, which describes and explains children's creativity. This…
Descriptors: Children, Creativity, Child Development, Student Development
Development of Creativity: The Influence of Varying Levels of Implementation of the DISCOVER Curriculum Model, a Non-Traditional Pedagogical Approach
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Maker, C. June; Jo, Sonmi; Muammar, Omar M. – Learning and Individual Differences, 2008
Development of creativity is influenced by multiple factors, including the environment, developmental changes, and measurement tools. In this study, we investigated the relationship between creativity development and implementation of the Discovering Intellectual Strengths and Capabilities while Observing Varied Ethnic Responses (DISCOVER)…
Descriptors: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Development, Curriculum Implementation
Differences in the Development of Creative Competencies in Children Schooled in Diverse Learning Environments
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Besancon, Maud; Lubart, Todd – Learning and Individual Differences, 2008
Studies on the development of creativity have highlighted the impact of learning environments. In particular, pedagogical approaches are hypothesized to differ concerning their emphasis on individual initiative, and action-based learning. A semi-longitudinal study was conducted during two consecutive years with 210 children in elementary schools…
Descriptors: Creativity, Montessori Schools, Montessori Method, Creative Development