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Extracurricular Activities Programs as a Resource for Sustainable Development
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Kosarikov, Alexander N.; Davydova, Natalia G. – Prospects, 2022
Economic development calls for the modernization of high-school education, which is hindered by the inertia of the current hierarchical system of schooling. An analysis of statistical data that describe the dynamics of structural changes in the economy and investment in public education showed a demand for the implementation of extracurricular…
Descriptors: Extracurricular Activities, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, High School Students
The Professional Productive Process and Its Implications for Gifted Studies.
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Haensly, Patricia A.; Roberts, Nancy M. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1983
Questionnaire responses of eminent people in Communications, Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, Science, Education, and Business Education and Management are considered in terms of their projects' inspiration, preparation, products, task commitment, obstacles, and audience. Following a discussion of the experiences of professionals, implications for gifted…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Educational Needs, Gifted, Productivity
Creativity and Problem Solving: Cognition, Adaptability, and Wisdom.
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Mumford, Michael D.; And Others – Roeper Review, 1994
This paper examines cognitive capacities and dispositional characteristics that contribute to creative problem solving, including relationship generation skills, expertise, adaptability, and wisdom. The paper argues that programs for gifted and talented students should develop the beliefs, values, and motives that will encourage students to apply…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Development, Creativity, Curriculum Development
Growing a Story.
Szaj, Kathleen C. – Momentum, 1998
Describes the development and growth of a program at a new York City public elementary school called Growing a Story: A Theatrical Exploration of Imagination for Literacy Enrichment. This arts educational program fosters students' pride of ownership, self-esteem, and interdependence through improvised creation and performance of original…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Creative Development, Creative Expression, Drama
Playing with Ideas--Inspiration for Keeping Creative Spirit Alive in Our Programs.
Buffin, Lilli-ann – Child Care Information Exchange, 2000
Encourages child care professionals to encourage creativity in all aspects of their programs including: (1) passion in pursuit of ideas and in hiring staff; (2) nurturing relationships; (3) good role modeling; (4) making the space and time for goal development; (5) focus on values; (6) time for play; and (7) maintaining a balanced life. (SD)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Creative Activities, Creative Development, Creative Expression
Encouraging the Dancing Eyes of Children.
Myers, Carol S. – Camping Magazine, 1987
A study of 74 female campers aged 10-13, primarily from middle to upper income families, determined if creativity of campers changed during a seven-week residential summer camp. Findings indicated camp environment and counselor abilities nurtured creativity. Ten ways camp directors can establish a camping environment to support creative growth…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Camping, Child Development, Counselor Characteristics
Caring for the Little Ones: Creative Activities for Infants and Toddlers.
Miller, Karen – Child Care Information Exchange, 1997
Main section argues that developing aptitudes for creativity in infants and toddlers is an important goal. Suggests the foundations of creativity begin with feeling valued, learning to combine things, exploring space and direction (gross motor development), fine motor development, making things happen, making a mess, and exposure to variety.…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Class Activities, Creative Activities, Creative Development