Creativity: A Handbook for Teachers

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World Scientific, 2007 - Psychology - 586 pages
Creativity: A Handbook for Teachers covers topics related to creativity research, development, theories and practices. It serves as a reference for academics, teacher educators, teachers, and scientists to stimulate further dialogue on ways to enhance creativity.
 

Contents

Encouraging Creativity in Education Mark A Runco
vii
Creating a World of Possibilities Indigenous and Cultural perspectives Uichol Kim
xi
The Multiple Roles of Educators in Childrens Creativity Thomas B Ward
xvii
Creativity for Teachers AiGirl Tan
xxxi
Contents
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Exploring the Nature of Creativity Section I Conceptions of Creativity
1
Research in Creativity
77
Identification and Assessment
115
Nurturing Creativity Section IV Experiences with Children with Talents
185
Experience with Adults in Enhancing Thinking Skills for Creative Problem Solving
279
Creativity in Contexts Section VI Disciplinary Perspectives
341
Self and Other Perspectives
421
List of Contributors
559
Author Index
563
Subject Index
569
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