This paper describes recent advances in split-brain research and summarizes the qualities characterizing the two cerebral hemispheres. Traditional patterns of education, it is argued, are inadequate since they concentrate almost exclusively on the left hemisphere. Teaching strategies and school experiences are suggested to accelerate right…

A discussion of identification procedures and instruments used for the six talent areas of giftedness is provided. The six areas covered include general intellectual ability, specific academic aptitude, creative and productive thinking, leadership abilities, visual and performing arts, and psychomotor skills. (PHR)

Researchers from four projects with a problem-solving approach to teaching and learning multidigit number concepts and operations describe a common framework of conceptual structures children construct for multidigit numbers, and categories of methods children devise for multidigit addition and subtraction. Conceptions include unitary, decade and…

Maintains that creativity is enhanced when students are given responsibility for their own learning. Identifies factors necessary for the fostering of creativity: computers, sound as the language of instruction, and a supportive classroom environment. Focuses on the necessity of maintaining a supportive environment, and suggests ways to create a…

An activity for grades 6-10 designed to allow students to explore a hundred chart to discover patterns is presented. Discussed are materials, objectives, and procedures. Three worksheets with answers are provided, and an extension activity is suggested. (CW)

Outlines three learning activities for elementary level comparative cultural studies, focusing on developing nations cultures. "School Artifacts Box" develops observation and inference skills. "Proverbs" directs students to compare/contrast African and Western proverbs. "Improvising Social Studies Media" suggests…

Presents nine hands-on discovery and inquiry type activities which penetrate the student's immediate world, integrate other curricular areas, involve group cooperation, excite, motivate, and encourage creative thinking. (RT)

Argues that there are five domains of science education: knowing and understanding, exploring and discovering, imagining and creating, feeling and valuing, using and applying, and not just the two domains of content and process which many people view as being science. (RT)

This article explores the use of a computer art program to teach creative decision-making skills to students with moderate mental retardation (ages 16 to 21). Learning characteristics of this population are described. Benjamin Bloom's taxonomy of cognitive skills is applied to help students progress from concrete to abstract thinking. (DB)

Noting that today's economic, social, and scientific problems require creative solutions, points out the need for creative talent. Discusses how current thinking and educational practices in this country do little to encourage the development of creative individuals. Suggests that concentrating on developing the potential of each individual would…

Suggests that educational reform efforts, such as the back-to-basics movement, leave art educators wondering whether visual arts instruction will survive the reforms. Argues that the three Rs are insufficient for a balanced education. Asserts that the arts foster both affective and cognitive development. (KM)

The Purdue Three-Stage Model was applied in a seminar program for intellectually talented middle school students, with the goals of achieving maximum competence; stimulating curiosity and interest; and developing creative and critical thinking, problem-solving ability, independence, and self-direction. The article offers information on student…

Asserts that poetry can extend reading comprehension skills and promote basic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, as well as creative thinking and imagery. Presents activities that provide the basis for teaching comprehension processes and writing conventions. Offers an adaptation of the Directed Reading Activity used in many basal…

Argues that, to maximize a child's educational experience in history/social science, it is imperative that teachers utilize a whole-brain teaching approach by using a variety of experiences that stimulate both sides of the brain. Discusses the three general modes in which students appear to learn: oral, visual, and kinesthetic. Suggests specific…

A 45-item self-rating scale based on nine creativity fostering behaviors was developed and validated with a self-describing adjectives checklist. Analysis of the responses of 117 teachers found adequate construct and concurrent validities. Specific teachers' creativity fostering behaviors were found to correlate with sex and ethnicity. (Contains…