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Creativity in education & learning : a guide for teachers and educators / Arthur J. Cropley.

By: Publication details: London ; Sterling, VA : Kogan Page, 2001.Description: vi, 202 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0749434473
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 370.157 21
LOC classification:
  • LB1062 .C76 2001
Contents:
1. Creativity : basic concepts -- 2. The role of thinking in creativity -- 3. Creativity : the role of personal properties -- 4. Creativity in adults and children -- 5. Measuring creativity : creative thinking -- 6. Measuring creativity : personal properties -- 7. Fostering creativity in educational settings -- 8. Creativity in higher education.
Summary: Looks at creativity in education and learning, examining in detail the roles of thinking, personality, motivation and social factors in creativity. Provides readers at all levels guidelines for fostering creativity, with an international and historical sweep.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-196) and index.

1. Creativity : basic concepts -- 2. The role of thinking in creativity -- 3. Creativity : the role of personal properties -- 4. Creativity in adults and children -- 5. Measuring creativity : creative thinking -- 6. Measuring creativity : personal properties -- 7. Fostering creativity in educational settings -- 8. Creativity in higher education.

Looks at creativity in education and learning, examining in detail the roles of thinking, personality, motivation and social factors in creativity. Provides readers at all levels guidelines for fostering creativity, with an international and historical sweep.

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