Linguistic and psychological factors which bear on the concept of "intuitive thinking" are analyzed with respect to second language learning. Analytical thinking is considered as being logical, cognitive, and objective while intuitive thinking is considered to be creative, constructive, and non-analytical. Following a brief discussion of Piaget's…

Synectics is a method of creative problem solving through the use of metaphor and apparent irrelevancy developed by William J. J. Gordon. The process involves rational knowledge of the problem to be solved, irrational improvisations that lead to fertile associations creating new approaches to the problem, and euphoric state that is essential in…

Poetic writing involves thinking processes which are partially, and perhaps totally, different from the thinking processes involved in transactional writing and which are useful in learning across the entire range of organized knowledge, including the typical subjects in the school curriculum. This paper defines expressive, transactional, and…

Administrators and supervisory personnel (N=20) of a hospital participated in a workshop in "Creative Management". Participants received eight hours of training in: creative thinking and problem-solving; leadership and group dynamics; and motivation. Comparisons of pre- and posttest ratings revealed gains in both the Leadership and Total Test…

Much difficulty in teaching composition stems from the erroneous assumption that thought precedes writing. (JH)

Total individual satisfaction is not the organization's responsibility, but does assume increasing importance when corporate commitment is apparent. Studies have examined employees' values, attitudes, and job satisfaction and often found that individuals feel job dissatisfaction. In remedying this, organizations should develop an interdependent…

Examines brainstorming as an aid to creative group problem solving. Presents a history of its practice, a survey of empirical studies, and theoretical explanations for the superiority of individual over group brainstorming. (PD)

The relationship between knowledge and effective and autonomous thoughts and actions is explored with special regard to implications for educational curriculums and teaching. An educational program that concentrates on rationality without reference to creative autonomy, it is stressed, will impoverish the thinking process. (DS)

Shows higher levels of creativity in relaxed-friendly or test-loke/high-noise-level conditions than in test-like/low-noise-level conditions. (RL)

The Wallach and Kogan Creativity Battery, a self report questionnaire of creative activities, and a group intelligence test were administered to an entire Israeli high school senior class. Creative activity was found to be related to creative thinking but not to intelligence or school grades. (Author/DEP)

The humanistic view of the individual as a unique personality regards education as a process of self actualization, a tool for developing inner potential and creativity, and a means for equipping the student to deal with and to improve the world in which he lives. (JD)

The unrealized power of education lies in the ability of the imaginative teacher to understand the vital role imagination and dreams play in cognitive growth and to transmit this awareness to students. (JD)

A model educational system is outlined that would modify the present inclination to stereotype learning priorities so that the intuitive, imaginative, and aesthetic impulses of the individual are recognized as valid elements in the learning process. (JD)

Article states: "It is important to develop selected criteria to utilize in the making of decisions in teaching and learning situations in the school setting." The author recommends and discusses several possible criteria. (Author/RW)

Describes some general methods of promoting creative thinking and learning that can be used to focus attention, increase depth of conceptualization, and make the curricular content relevant and enjoyable. (Author/RK)