The purpose of this paper is to propose a training program for creative problem solving based on computer programming. The proposed program will encourage students to solve real-life problems through a creative thinking spiral related to cognitive skills with computer programming. With the goal of enhancing digital fluency through this proposed…

The review of the literature cites approaches for enhancing the strengths of gifted disadvantaged youth through such "creative positives" as creative problem solving, art activities, dramatics and storytelling, and creative writing. (CL)

After a brief review of four characteristics of real problems, and differences between traditional and real problems, four approaches teachers should use to guide gifted students are described, including finding and focusing on a problem, giving methodological and managerial assistance, offering editorial advice and feedback, and finding outlets…

Discussed is the multifaceted, comprehensive training of teachers, administrators, and other educators to meet the challenge of multidimensionally gifted students, focusing on the efforts in this area by the National/State Leadership Training Institute on the Gifted and Talented (DLS)

This study evaluated the use of guided imagery practice to enhance creative writing with 43 academically gifted students (stratified as either high or low creativity) in grades 3 and 4. Groups receiving the guided imagery practice (regardless of original creativity level) generated more original writing, which contained more sensory descriptions…