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Peer reviewedNeuman, Susan B. – Reading Improvement, 1981
Explores whether the skills management systems, based on the mastery learning theory, can be used to foster creative reading--the highest level of skill development. (FL)
Descriptors: Creativity, Elementary Education, Learning Theories, Mastery Learning
Peer reviewedBaer, Sylvia – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1987
Examines the concept of creativity, then looks at the creativity theories of social psychologist Teresa Amabile as they apply to the teaching of literature. (FL)
Descriptors: Creativity, Educational Theories, English Instruction, Higher Education
Snyder, Barbara – 1985
Studies in psychology, language, and foreign language suggest that it is the qualitative nature of the task students perform while learning that is important, because of the creativity factor. Some explanations of creativity are concerned with hemisphericity of the brain. Another explanation is that creativity results from divergent rather than…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Creativity, Instructional Improvement
Peer reviewedNiaz, Mansoor – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1993
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)
Descriptors: College Science, Creativity, Environmental Influences, High Schools
Brown, Rexel E., Ed. – Journal of Children and Youth, 1981
The first four articles of the Spring, 1981 issue of this journal focus on aspects of vocabulary instruction in elementary schools. The first article provides teachers with a sourcebook for teaching vocabulary. Weaknesses in vocabulary instruction and specific activities for developing vocabulary in depth, including questioning strategies,…
Descriptors: Aural Learning, Creativity, Elementary Education, Learning Centers (Classroom)
Courtney, Richard – 1982
Intended to contribute to the theory of drama education, this book contains a series of essays relating the human drama to education. Following an introduction, the nine essays discuss the following topics: (1) developmental drama, (2) drama and motivation, (3) drama and the transfer of learning, (4) drama and instruction, (5) drama and creativity…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Creative Dramatics, Creativity, Cultural Influences
Graves, Richard L., Ed. – 1984
Intended for teachers at all levels involved in composition instruction, this revised edition reflects the dynamic growth occurring in the discipline of writing, and consolidates advances made in teaching methodology. The 38 articles, written by such researchers and theorists in the field as James Moffett, Maxine Hairston, Janet Emig, Donald…
Descriptors: Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Problem Solving
