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Dai, David Yun; Cheng, Huai – Roeper Review, 2017
In this response to Sternberg's (2017) feature article in this special issue, we identify and define a kind of closed-minded, dogmatic, self-serving thinking that is nowadays quite prevalent around the world but counterproductive in solving many social problems. We argue that overcoming such a mindset takes wisdom and creativity. We present some…
Descriptors: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods
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Sternberg, Robert J. – Roeper Review, 2020
In this article, I discuss two kinds of giftedness, transactional and transformational. "Transformational giftedness" is giftedness that is transformative. Transformationally gifted individuals seek positively to change the world at some level--in their own way, to make the world a better place. "Transactional giftedness" is…
Descriptors: Gifted, Teaching Methods, Social Change, Identification
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Wilson, Hope E. – Roeper Review, 2018
This study investigates the process of identifying high-quality lessons for gifted learners that integrate the arts with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. These STEAM lessons have the potential to develop deep thinking, as well as develop creativity and visual--spatial skills that are necessary in the STEM…
Descriptors: Art Education, STEM Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Gifted
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Davis, Gary A. – Roeper Review, 1982
Teaching gifted students to think creatively may follow the AUTA model: awareness of creativity, understanding of creativity, techniques of creativity, and finally, actualization--development of creative talents. (CL)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Gifted
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Duffy, Rosaline – Roeper Review, 1979
The development of aesthetic sensitivity in creative students is discussed, and sample techniques are described. The importance of valuing the individuality and uniqueness of the artistically creative and aesthetically sensitive child is stressed. (CL)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Creativity, Educational Methods, Elementary Education
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Rejskind, Gillian – Roeper Review, 2000
Discussion of creativity in teachers of the gifted considers different kinds of creativity, techniques that promote creativity in students, the role of planning in creative teaching, and improvisational creativity during the teaching process. (Contains extensive references.) (DB)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Creative Development, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education
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Cropley, Arthur – Roeper Review, 2006
Early thinking in the modern era often regarded creativity as a somewhat asocial means of individual expression, self-realization, and self-fulfillment. However, it also is a socially influenced phenomenon that serves society. A social approach offers the opportunity of distinguishing between large and small amounts of novelty, as well as between…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Role Models, Creativity, Teaching Methods
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Snelson, Kenneth; And Others – Roeper Review, 1991
This panel paper includes discussions from professional artists on pivotal stages and forces in their artistic and career development. Factors identified and recommended for emphasis in curriculum development are motivation, confidence, discipline, basic skills, structure, and studying with gifted teachers. Numerous possible roles for the art…
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Expression, Art Teachers, Creativity
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Sternberg, Robert J. – Roeper Review, 2000
This article argues that individuals are creative by virtue of a set of decisions and presents 10 decisions that people can make to decide for creativity. Included are teaching examples of these decisions as well as teaching activities to facilitate students' learning how to make these decisions. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Creativity, Decision Making, Decision Making Skills
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Roeper Review, 1981
Four articles consider brain hemisphere functioning of gifted students as it relates to gifted programs; alternation of education methodologies; spatial ability as an element of intellectual gifted functioning; and the interaction between hemisphere specialization, imagery, creative imagination, and sex differentiation. (SB)
Descriptors: Cerebral Dominance, Creativity, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
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Kay, Sandra I. – Roeper Review, 1998
Presents the views of different members of "The Creativity Group" at Teachers College, Columbia University, on the importance of creative thinking and how teachers can provide conditions for continuous encouragement of the creative process. The importance of creative thinking, planning, and implementation for good teaching is emphasized.…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Divergent Thinking, Educational Environment
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Mildrum, Nancy King – Roeper Review, 2000
This article describes implementation of a creativity curriculum, Ten Lessons in Creativity, with gifted and typical students in elementary and middle school settings. It discusses creativity instruction as a bridge between gifted and regular education, ways that creativity workshops affirm the highly creative child, creativity and self-esteem,…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
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Root-Bernstein, Robert S. – Roeper Review, 1991
Abstracting (eliminating details from a complex perceptual field to reveal underlying structures) is described as a tool of thought for developing creativity and inventiveness. The paper argues that the skill of abstracting is transferable between arts and sciences, and provides a preliminary model to teaching abstracting in a multidisciplinary…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Creative Development, Creativity, Curriculum
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Leroux, Janice A. – Roeper Review, 1986
Analysis of cognitive, psychoanalytical, and moral development theories of J. Piaget, O. Rank, E. Erikson, L. Kohlberg, D. Elkind, and C. Gilligan revealed teaching strategies for gifted adolescents which involve encouraging creativity and problem-solving skills; supporting student interests; developing students' positive self-esteem; exposing…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Cognitive Development, Creativity
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Rivero, Lisa – Roeper Review, 2002
Maslow's (1971) theory of primary creativeness is used as the basis for a self-actualization model of education. Examples of how to use the model in creative homeschooling are provided. Key elements include digressive and immersion learning, self-directed learning, and the integration of work and play. Teaching suggestions are provided. (Contains…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Discovery Learning