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A Longitudinal Analysis of Student Creativity Scripts
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Zampetakis, Leonidas A.; Moustakis, Vassilis; Dewett, Todd; Zampetakis, Kostas – Journal of Creative Behavior, 2008
In the present study we used bayesian latent growth modeling to asses the impact of a one-semester creativity course on the development of engineering students' creativity scripts. We compared a treatment (N = 52) and a control (N = 42) group with respect to individual differences in initial status and in rate of change. Results revealed that the…
Descriptors: Scripts, Control Groups, Creativity, Intervention
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
Career Landmarks in Science: Individual Differences and Interdisciplinary Contrasts.
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Simonton, Dean Keith – Developmental Psychology, 1991
Examined the location of the first, best, and last contributions of creative careers. Hypotheses specified the ways in which these landmarks should vary according to individual differences and interdisciplinary contrasts. Hypotheses were confirmed for scientists and inventors. Results lead to further theoretical constraints, new predictions, and…
Descriptors: Age, Creative Activities, Creative Development, Creativity
Gifted Young Artists: Developmental and Individual Differences.
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Porath, Marion – Roeper Review, 1993
Assigned drawings of 217 children (ages 4, 6, 8, and 10) were evaluated for both developmental and ability-related differences. Age-related trends were found in the ability to render perspective with talented children making flexible and elaborate use of perspectival abilities. Artistic abilities other than perspective appeared to be less…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Art Expression, Art Products, Childrens Art
The Manifesto: A Guide To Developing a Creative Career. Publications in Creativity Research Series.
Torrance, E. Paul – 2002
This book reports on a 40-year longitudinal study of factors that foster or inhibit creativity over time. Students in elementary grades were originally evaluated from 1958 to 1964. Follow-up in 1980 led to development of a Manifesto for Children which summarized conclusions in the form of guidance for aphorisms such as "Don't be afraid to fall in…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Adults, Attitudes, Career Development