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Runco, Mark A. – Understanding Our Gifted, 2001
This article argues that any progress we have made in understanding creativity is being threatened by the increased emphasis on objective criteria of all aspects of learning. Indicators of creative potential are discussed, including originality and flexibility. Because creativity is often intrinsically motivated, the need for appropriate…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academic Standards, Creative Development, Creative Thinking
