Creativity is a novel and personal experience. Creativity is universal. It is not confined to any individuals, groups of individuals, caste, colour or creed. It is not bounded by the barriers of age, location or culture. Everyone possesses and is capable of demonstrating creativity to some degree. Although many research findings and incidents favour the suggestion that creativity is god given and natural endowment, the influence of the sensory experiences, cultural background, education and training in the nurturing of creativity cannot be ruled out. Therefore one’s creativity maybe correctly said to be a function of natural endowment as well as its nurturing. . The individual receives impressions of the world only through the senses .It is evident therefore deviation from the normal vision has important significance. More impressions reach the brain for interpretation through the sense of sight than through all the other senses combined. Visual difficulties may influence individual in all spheres of life. It is a moral responsibility to see that a positive educational programme is devised under which facilities would be available for nurturing the creativity of the blind children. Proper care and provision of opportunities for creative expression inspire, stimulate and sharpen the the creative mind. It is in this sphere that parents, society and teachers make a significant contribution. They are required to help the children in nourishing and utilizing their creative abilities to the utmost. The educational process, therefore, should be aimed at developing creative abilities among children.
A research on relationship between the sbs exam success and creativity level ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a research study that investigated the relationship between 8th grade private school students' creative thinking skills and their success on Turkey's Secondary Education Institution (SBS) exam. The study found a significant positive relationship between students' flexibility in creativity and their SBS success in Turkish, math, science, and social sciences. It also found a significant relationship between students' originality and their SBS success in math and social sciences. The study compared students' levels of fluency, flexibility, and originality and found fluency to be the highest and flexibility the lowest.
1. Art is subjective and difficult to define, as each person has their own perspective and interpretation of beauty. Producing art requires both talent and ability, with talent being innate and ability being learned.
2. This study focuses on visual arts like painting, sculpture, and photography. Learning visual arts from a young age can help children develop skills like creativity, critical thinking, and appreciation for beauty.
3. The study aims to allow children freedom in art creation without restrictions from adults, while also nurturing an appreciation for art. This can help children's cognitive and physical development as well as confidence and social skills.
The document discusses cultivating creativity in children through authentic engagement and applying first principles of instruction. It provides examples of real-world questions students may ask and how those questions could be explored through various subjects like music, language arts, art, science and more. The document also addresses potential challenges like standardized testing and outlines theories and research that support allowing students to pursue their own questions to increase motivation and creativity. It concludes by inviting the reader to an upcoming conference on transforming school library services for students.
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
A comparative study of creative potential and study habits ofAlexander Decker
This study compared the creative potential and study habits of academically gifted male and female students. 200 gifted students from universities and colleges in India were randomly selected. They completed two valid tools measuring creative potential and study habits. The results showed that female students were more creative than male students, though there was no significant difference in study habits between genders. The study aimed to measure creativity and assess study habits of gifted 10+12 students, and compare male and female students in these areas. It hypothesized there would be no significant differences between genders in creativity or study habits.
This document discusses encouraging creativity in students and proposes a community project called the Youth Art Expressions Project (YAEP). YAEP exhibits student artwork in a mall to encourage creative solutions to community problems related to substance abuse and violence. The goals are to engage youth in civic dialogue and action through artistic visualizations of solutions, and link schools, universities, and community groups to support youth development into creative, civic-minded citizens. The project uses the public space of the mall as a forum for social issues and community identity building.
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI)inventionjournals
is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
A research on relationship between the sbs exam success and creativity level ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a research study that investigated the relationship between 8th grade private school students' creative thinking skills and their success on Turkey's Secondary Education Institution (SBS) exam. The study found a significant positive relationship between students' flexibility in creativity and their SBS success in Turkish, math, science, and social sciences. It also found a significant relationship between students' originality and their SBS success in math and social sciences. The study compared students' levels of fluency, flexibility, and originality and found fluency to be the highest and flexibility the lowest.
1. Art is subjective and difficult to define, as each person has their own perspective and interpretation of beauty. Producing art requires both talent and ability, with talent being innate and ability being learned.
2. This study focuses on visual arts like painting, sculpture, and photography. Learning visual arts from a young age can help children develop skills like creativity, critical thinking, and appreciation for beauty.
3. The study aims to allow children freedom in art creation without restrictions from adults, while also nurturing an appreciation for art. This can help children's cognitive and physical development as well as confidence and social skills.
The document discusses cultivating creativity in children through authentic engagement and applying first principles of instruction. It provides examples of real-world questions students may ask and how those questions could be explored through various subjects like music, language arts, art, science and more. The document also addresses potential challenges like standardized testing and outlines theories and research that support allowing students to pursue their own questions to increase motivation and creativity. It concludes by inviting the reader to an upcoming conference on transforming school library services for students.
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
A comparative study of creative potential and study habits ofAlexander Decker
This study compared the creative potential and study habits of academically gifted male and female students. 200 gifted students from universities and colleges in India were randomly selected. They completed two valid tools measuring creative potential and study habits. The results showed that female students were more creative than male students, though there was no significant difference in study habits between genders. The study aimed to measure creativity and assess study habits of gifted 10+12 students, and compare male and female students in these areas. It hypothesized there would be no significant differences between genders in creativity or study habits.
This document discusses encouraging creativity in students and proposes a community project called the Youth Art Expressions Project (YAEP). YAEP exhibits student artwork in a mall to encourage creative solutions to community problems related to substance abuse and violence. The goals are to engage youth in civic dialogue and action through artistic visualizations of solutions, and link schools, universities, and community groups to support youth development into creative, civic-minded citizens. The project uses the public space of the mall as a forum for social issues and community identity building.
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI)inventionjournals
is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
This document discusses a study on developing scientific attitude, critical thinking, and creative intelligence in higher secondary school biology students using synectics techniques.
The study involved randomly assigning 30 students to experimental and control groups. Both groups were taught the same biology content, but the experimental group also received instruction using synectics techniques. Pre-tests and post-tests were administered to measure the effects.
Analysis found no significant differences between the groups on pre-tests, indicating they were equivalent. Post-test results revealed that using synectics techniques significantly increased the experimental group's scientific attitude, critical thinking, and creative intelligence compared to the control group taught with only routine methods. The study suggests synectics techniques can effectively supplement
This document discusses creativity and defines it as the ability to discover and explore new areas to create or produce new ideas, theories, or objects. It notes that creativity involves divergent thinking and problem-solving. Creativity peaks at around age 30 but then declines with age due to various social, emotional, and physical factors. Schools can promote creativity by identifying creative students, providing a flexible learning environment that encourages independent thinking, and stimulating creativity in all students through techniques like brainstorming. The role of the teacher is to allow students to think freely and value their ideas.
ARTS Education E.CARROLL FINAL Capstone ReportErika Carroll
This document provides an introduction, methodology, and literature review for a research project on integrating arts into education. The introduction discusses benefits of arts in education like improved self-confidence and engagement. The methodology section outlines plans to review literature on impacts of arts on behaviors, comprehension, and self-esteem. It also describes plans to interview arts education professionals. The literature review highlights research finding positive connections between arts and emotional regulation, engagement, and comprehension for young children.
Covington ElementaryAshley CovingtonProfessor Lori Infants.docxfaithxdunce63732
Covington Elementary
Ashley Covington
Professor Lori
Infants, Children, and Adolescents EDU/305
September 17, 2012
Introduction
Elementary school is made up of children who are of the ages between five and twelve approximately
These are the children who have already undergone the preschool stage.
Elementary school is made up of children who are of the ages between five and twelve approximately. These are the children who have already undergone the preschool stage.
2
Age of the children
The children to be observed will consist of a mixture of all age groups from 5 to 12 years old
This ensures all age groups are covered
Different behavior will be observed due to age difference
The children to be observed will consist of a mixture of all age groups from 5 to 12 years old. The rationale for this is to ensure that the observations give the views about all the age groups covered. The children will be expected to portray different behaviors due to difference in the ages.
3
The Elementary Classroom
Relaxed and Cozy Atmosphere with happy students
Neat and orderly environment
Rules and Consequences are posted
Reading Centers
A elementary classroom needs to be organized, and the materials need to be accessible to all children.
Safety is the number one priority when it comes to students of all ages. (Bradley, 2012)
4
Learning Centers
Arts and crafts
Reading center
Computer Lab
Spelling Center (Write spelling words with shaving cream!)
Learning during this observation will take place through two main activities; through teaching and testing the children while in the classroom setting and through interacting with the children casually to study their behavior mainly through play. The three main theories behind this are behaviorism, cognitive and social theories Behaviorism will consist of keenly studying the children as they are in the classroom setting. Their behavior is observed and comments given based on what is studied. As for the cognitive theory, this will apply when tests and teaching will be conducted as the children’s capability will be tested. As for the social theory, children will be observed as they interact with their teachers and other children. Their ability to perform when in groups will be assessed in this case.
5
Diverse Population
reading books from diverse cultures
Coming up with creative stories from all diverse regions
Common language
Embracing all cultures
No single diverse background is superior
Represent all cultures in the study
Diversity among the children will be addressed through; reading books from diverse cultures, Coming up with creative stories from all diverse regions, using a common langua.
Respond to 8 students - due in 2 hours - 50 words each - I have put mickietanger
Respond to 8 students - due in 2 hours - 50 words each - I have put a guided response for each set to help with the response:
Guided Response:
Review several of your classmates’ posts and respond to at least two classmates. Offer an additional example of how development of the age groups your classmates selected influence curriculum decisions.
Student 1: Tracie:
The age group I chose is 3-5 years of age. The physical development of children in this age group is movement and coordination which can also influence the curriculum. During this time, children’s’ brains are like sponges. They are watching and learning everything in their environment. This age group brings a “wide variety of experiences to the preschool setting, which should serve to inform curricular decisions (Jaruszewicz, 2013). The social and emotional aspect of this age group is that of caring, understanding and many more. Three to five-year old’s need the aptness to proceed around and we as teachers should promote physical development. A great way of doing this is consistently doing active play inside and also outside of the classroom. Teachers should label bins and shelves that have objects such as toys and the areas they are playing/ working in. The children will be able to independently pick them up and return them as they play. Incorporate games in the curriculum that lets them move free and easily within the game.
Cognitive aspect of a 3-5-year-old is that their brain functions are learning things on a daily base to help the child. In the newsletter by Paraskevopoulou it was written: “Curriculums that include topics such as appropriate scheduling, creating a developmentally appropriate classroom, and making the most of learning centers, will help create a classroom environment that actively engages the child and keeps his or her attention. When implemented in the classroom, these components contribute to less discipline problems and a smoother day” (Paraskevopoulou, F, (2008).
The key to successful learning, especially for children ages 3-5, you must have a classroom environment that’s design especially for them. The environment should be one where they able to move around freely with no obstacles in their way. The curriculum must be on the preschool level for the students to understand.
References:
Jaruszewicz, C. (2013). Curriculum and methods for early childhood educators. Retrieved from
https://content.ashford.edu (Links to an external site.)
Paraskevopoulou, F, (2008), Teachers of young children (3-5 years old) and their
interaction with pupils:
approaching positive classroom management
. Retrieved from
https://www.cceionline.com/newsletters/May_08.html
Student 2: Stephanie:
The group I selected that I would love to work with is age range from 3 to 5 years old. During this stage, the children are using language to express their feelings, questions, and thoughts. This age group is considered what I would call " preschoolers".
The physical domain ...
Some ways to promote creativity in our classroomsDr. Goutam Patra
It is argued creativity can be team-based, observable and learnable. It is evidenced in a collective capacity to select, reshuffle, combine, or synthesise already existing facts, ideas and skills in original ways. Thus we could promote creative thinking, being and doing in HE learning spaces by focusing on creative, collaborative learning activities among both learners and teachers (and see also Livingston, 2010).
Here are the some ways of creating creativity in Teaching- learning situation
Here are a few examples of synthesis essays:
Example 1:
Thesis: While technology has improved our lives in many ways, it has also negatively impacted human interaction and mental health.
The essay would discuss research from multiple sources about both the benefits of technology such as increased access to information, as well as the downsides like social media addiction, decreased attention spans, and lack of face-to-face social interaction. It would synthesize this information to support the thesis that technology has both advantages and disadvantages.
Example 2:
Thesis: A balanced approach combining pharmaceutical treatment and lifestyle changes is most effective for managing depression.
This essay would discuss findings from studies about the biological causes of depression and how antidepress
This slide explains about Creativity- Meaning, nature Methods to foster creativity among children.Check the slides to know more..
Credits:-
Smruti Smita Mohanty
Ashutosh Jena
Anjana Yadav
The document discusses developing creative thinking in education. It argues that creativity is being stifled in many school systems and promotes teaching methods that nurture creativity in students. These include using open-ended questions, experiments, conversations, and interactive workbooks. The goal is to enhance classical education with creativity training so that future generations can use technology ethically and remain humane.
Experientialism emerged as a philosophical theory in the 1950s-1980s that maintained personal experience is the principal basis of knowledge. It developed in response to the inadequacies of behaviorism. Major theorists included Dewey, Lewin, Piaget, Kolb, Lakoff, and Johnson. Kolb's experiential learning cycle emphasized a four-stage process: concrete experience, observation/reflection, formation of abstract concepts, testing concepts in new situations. Lakoff and Johnson argued meaning depends on how we frame experiences based on our bodies and social contexts. Experientialism posits that learning occurs best through hands-on experience and reflection rather than passive knowledge transmission. It remains influential in fields like education,
Cognitive development of children and adolescentsRamil Gallardo
The document summarizes several theories of cognitive development in children and adolescents. It discusses Piaget's stages of cognitive development which include the sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational stages. It also outlines Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory which emphasizes the role of social interaction in cognitive development. According to this theory, social and cultural tools are transmitted through imitative, instructed, and collaborative learning. Vygotsky also introduced the concept of the zone of proximal development. Finally, the document briefly mentions information-processing theory which views cognition as analogous to a computer that processes information.
Go-Lab activity in Israel – lesson in a biology class (10th grade) about the importance of natural and sexual selection processes in understanding the evolution using the online laboratory “Sexual Selection in Guppies” and the ILSs platform. The activity was conducted and shared with Go-Lab by Ms. Stella Magid, biology teacher of a secondary school in Tel-Aviv. Thank you, Stella!
A research on relationship between the sbs exam success and creativity level ...Alexander Decker
This study examines the relationship between creativity and exam success among 60 8th grade students at private schools in Gaziantep, Turkey. The researchers administered the Torrance Creative Thinking Test to measure students' creative thinking in terms of fluency, flexibility, and originality. They then analyzed the correlation between these creative dimensions and students' success on the Turkish, math, science, and social studies portions of the SBS exam. The findings showed a significant positive relationship between flexibility and SBS success in all subjects, as well as between originality and math/social studies success. Fluency was found to be the highest creative skill among students. The study aimed to determine if creativity is related to exam performance.
This document discusses creativity in young children and provides guidance for parents and teachers to encourage creativity. It explains that creativity is a process involving decision making and problem solving. Art, music, play, and other activities allow creative thought to be expressed. The document provides tips for stimulating creativity, such as providing choices, novel environments, and avoiding strict evaluation. It also discusses developmental stages in children's art and barriers to creativity like peer pressure.
This document discusses creativity in young children and provides guidance for parents and teachers to encourage creativity. It explains that creativity is a process involving decision making and problem solving. Art, music, play, and other activities allow creative thought to be expressed. The document provides tips for stimulating creativity, such as providing choices, novel environments, and avoiding strict evaluation. It also discusses developmental stages in children's art and barriers to creativity like peer pressure.
This document discusses science education for young children. It defines science as using processes like observing, classifying, experimenting and communicating to make discoveries about the natural world. Science is present everywhere in children's environment and should be accessible and engaging for them. The goal of teaching science to young kids is to help them develop skills like problem solving and acquiring knowledge that they can build on throughout their lives. Some examples of preschool science activities provided include exploring blocks, collecting natural items, and planting seeds. The document emphasizes that children learn concepts through active exploration and that both naturalistic play and structured but informal lessons are effective ways to introduce scientific thinking to young learners.
The document discusses inquiry-based learning and its benefits for student engagement. It outlines the SAUCE model for inquiry which involves setting the scene, acquiring information, using knowledge, communicating results, and evaluating the process. Effective questioning is important for inquiry and the document provides examples of how a school assessed and improved students' questioning skills over time. It also shares the school's curriculum plan which uses an inquiry approach organized around transdisciplinary themes.
The purpose of this study was to determine how parenting contributes to deviancy in school among students at Bokamoso Junior Secondary School. The study was a descriptive survey in which a questionnaire was administered to Form 2 and Form 3 students of Bokamoso Secondary School to collect data. The results were then presented using mean and standard deviation. The results showed that majority of students were male around the age of 16-20 years. The results further revealed that parental involvement has a significant influence on students being deviant, which was given by an average mean of 2.55 which is above the criterion mean of 2.50 and average standard deviation of 0.572. It was concluded that parenting is factor associated with a deviancy amongst students at Bokamoso Secondary School. It was therefore recommended that they should be a joint disciplinary council consisting of parents or guardian, teachers and school management which usually recommends on how to deal or act on certain offences depending on the gravity of offences.
This paper studies the pattern of students’ movement within and around the various classes of degrees in Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria. In this paper, a transition matrix was developed for the five classes of degrees using movement patterns in ten consecutive semesters (2011 – 2016). The probabilities of moving across the five different classes was obtained. Furthermore, a fundamental matrix was obtained to determine the expected number of students who stay within each particular class (stayers).
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Covington ElementaryAshley CovingtonProfessor Lori Infants.docxfaithxdunce63732
Covington Elementary
Ashley Covington
Professor Lori
Infants, Children, and Adolescents EDU/305
September 17, 2012
Introduction
Elementary school is made up of children who are of the ages between five and twelve approximately
These are the children who have already undergone the preschool stage.
Elementary school is made up of children who are of the ages between five and twelve approximately. These are the children who have already undergone the preschool stage.
2
Age of the children
The children to be observed will consist of a mixture of all age groups from 5 to 12 years old
This ensures all age groups are covered
Different behavior will be observed due to age difference
The children to be observed will consist of a mixture of all age groups from 5 to 12 years old. The rationale for this is to ensure that the observations give the views about all the age groups covered. The children will be expected to portray different behaviors due to difference in the ages.
3
The Elementary Classroom
Relaxed and Cozy Atmosphere with happy students
Neat and orderly environment
Rules and Consequences are posted
Reading Centers
A elementary classroom needs to be organized, and the materials need to be accessible to all children.
Safety is the number one priority when it comes to students of all ages. (Bradley, 2012)
4
Learning Centers
Arts and crafts
Reading center
Computer Lab
Spelling Center (Write spelling words with shaving cream!)
Learning during this observation will take place through two main activities; through teaching and testing the children while in the classroom setting and through interacting with the children casually to study their behavior mainly through play. The three main theories behind this are behaviorism, cognitive and social theories Behaviorism will consist of keenly studying the children as they are in the classroom setting. Their behavior is observed and comments given based on what is studied. As for the cognitive theory, this will apply when tests and teaching will be conducted as the children’s capability will be tested. As for the social theory, children will be observed as they interact with their teachers and other children. Their ability to perform when in groups will be assessed in this case.
5
Diverse Population
reading books from diverse cultures
Coming up with creative stories from all diverse regions
Common language
Embracing all cultures
No single diverse background is superior
Represent all cultures in the study
Diversity among the children will be addressed through; reading books from diverse cultures, Coming up with creative stories from all diverse regions, using a common langua.
Respond to 8 students - due in 2 hours - 50 words each - I have put mickietanger
Respond to 8 students - due in 2 hours - 50 words each - I have put a guided response for each set to help with the response:
Guided Response:
Review several of your classmates’ posts and respond to at least two classmates. Offer an additional example of how development of the age groups your classmates selected influence curriculum decisions.
Student 1: Tracie:
The age group I chose is 3-5 years of age. The physical development of children in this age group is movement and coordination which can also influence the curriculum. During this time, children’s’ brains are like sponges. They are watching and learning everything in their environment. This age group brings a “wide variety of experiences to the preschool setting, which should serve to inform curricular decisions (Jaruszewicz, 2013). The social and emotional aspect of this age group is that of caring, understanding and many more. Three to five-year old’s need the aptness to proceed around and we as teachers should promote physical development. A great way of doing this is consistently doing active play inside and also outside of the classroom. Teachers should label bins and shelves that have objects such as toys and the areas they are playing/ working in. The children will be able to independently pick them up and return them as they play. Incorporate games in the curriculum that lets them move free and easily within the game.
Cognitive aspect of a 3-5-year-old is that their brain functions are learning things on a daily base to help the child. In the newsletter by Paraskevopoulou it was written: “Curriculums that include topics such as appropriate scheduling, creating a developmentally appropriate classroom, and making the most of learning centers, will help create a classroom environment that actively engages the child and keeps his or her attention. When implemented in the classroom, these components contribute to less discipline problems and a smoother day” (Paraskevopoulou, F, (2008).
The key to successful learning, especially for children ages 3-5, you must have a classroom environment that’s design especially for them. The environment should be one where they able to move around freely with no obstacles in their way. The curriculum must be on the preschool level for the students to understand.
References:
Jaruszewicz, C. (2013). Curriculum and methods for early childhood educators. Retrieved from
https://content.ashford.edu (Links to an external site.)
Paraskevopoulou, F, (2008), Teachers of young children (3-5 years old) and their
interaction with pupils:
approaching positive classroom management
. Retrieved from
https://www.cceionline.com/newsletters/May_08.html
Student 2: Stephanie:
The group I selected that I would love to work with is age range from 3 to 5 years old. During this stage, the children are using language to express their feelings, questions, and thoughts. This age group is considered what I would call " preschoolers".
The physical domain ...
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It is argued creativity can be team-based, observable and learnable. It is evidenced in a collective capacity to select, reshuffle, combine, or synthesise already existing facts, ideas and skills in original ways. Thus we could promote creative thinking, being and doing in HE learning spaces by focusing on creative, collaborative learning activities among both learners and teachers (and see also Livingston, 2010).
Here are the some ways of creating creativity in Teaching- learning situation
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Example 1:
Thesis: While technology has improved our lives in many ways, it has also negatively impacted human interaction and mental health.
The essay would discuss research from multiple sources about both the benefits of technology such as increased access to information, as well as the downsides like social media addiction, decreased attention spans, and lack of face-to-face social interaction. It would synthesize this information to support the thesis that technology has both advantages and disadvantages.
Example 2:
Thesis: A balanced approach combining pharmaceutical treatment and lifestyle changes is most effective for managing depression.
This essay would discuss findings from studies about the biological causes of depression and how antidepress
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The document discusses developing creative thinking in education. It argues that creativity is being stifled in many school systems and promotes teaching methods that nurture creativity in students. These include using open-ended questions, experiments, conversations, and interactive workbooks. The goal is to enhance classical education with creativity training so that future generations can use technology ethically and remain humane.
Experientialism emerged as a philosophical theory in the 1950s-1980s that maintained personal experience is the principal basis of knowledge. It developed in response to the inadequacies of behaviorism. Major theorists included Dewey, Lewin, Piaget, Kolb, Lakoff, and Johnson. Kolb's experiential learning cycle emphasized a four-stage process: concrete experience, observation/reflection, formation of abstract concepts, testing concepts in new situations. Lakoff and Johnson argued meaning depends on how we frame experiences based on our bodies and social contexts. Experientialism posits that learning occurs best through hands-on experience and reflection rather than passive knowledge transmission. It remains influential in fields like education,
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The document summarizes several theories of cognitive development in children and adolescents. It discusses Piaget's stages of cognitive development which include the sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational stages. It also outlines Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory which emphasizes the role of social interaction in cognitive development. According to this theory, social and cultural tools are transmitted through imitative, instructed, and collaborative learning. Vygotsky also introduced the concept of the zone of proximal development. Finally, the document briefly mentions information-processing theory which views cognition as analogous to a computer that processes information.
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A Comparative Study of Creativity between Normal Children and Blind Children Studying In Secondary Schools of Mysore City
1. Research Journal of Education
ISSN(e): 2413-0540, ISSN(p): 2413-8886
Vol. 2, No. 4, pp: 64-67, 2016
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A Comparative Study of Creativity between Normal Children
and Blind Children Studying In Secondary Schools of Mysore
City
Sharmista Assistant Professor BGS. B.Ed College Mysore, Karnataka, India
1. Introduction
Creativity is the capacity of an individual to create, discover or produce an entirely new or novel idea or
object by the rearrangement or reshaping of what is already known. It is characterized by qualities like
universality, adventurousness and open-minded change and novelty, ego involvement and divergent thinking.
According to Wilson et al. (1974) the creative process is any process by which something new is produced, an
idea or an object including a new form or arrangement of old elements. The new creation must contribute to the
solution of some problem. Stein (1974) opinied that creativity is a process which results in novel work that is
accepted as tenable to useful or satisfying to a group of people at some point of time. The blind and near blind
include those persons whose visual acuity is less than 20/200 according to the snellen chart. The blind cannot see
anything.Some can see only the difference between light and dark or day and night and cannot see the shape of
things.Many others will have problems in seeing the things clearly.
2. Review of Related Literature
The investigator reviewed the studies related to the problem that are presented in summarized from as follows: -
Raina (1969) observed that the prevailing educational system is not conducive to promoting creativity for
developing and identifying creative talents. The teacher himself has to be creative; otherwise there is a danger of
mistaking creativity for abnormality. Pandit (1976) studied creativity and sex differences, it was indicated that girls
scored significantly higher than boys on all aspects of creativity. Gokhar (1974) studied the relationship of
creativity to age and sex, the findings were sex did not account for significant contribution to the variance resulting
out of the creativity scores except for one case where girls significantly scored higher than boys on flexibility.
Badrinath and Satyanarayan (1976) found out that boys scored significantly higher than the girls in verbal
originality and total verbal creativity. The male students were significantly higher than female students in fluency
and originality dimensions of creativity. Sharma (1982) conducted a study on “Factors related to creativity”. The
main findings were that boys were more creative as compared to girls, creativity was higher in nuclear family but not
in joint family. Creativity was significantly higher in high I.Q group in comparision with middle and low I.Q.groups.
Abstract: Creativity is a novel and personal experience. Creativity is universal. It is not confined to any
individuals, groups of individuals, caste, colour or creed. It is not bounded by the barriers of age, location or
culture. Everyone possesses and is capable of demonstrating creativity to some degree. Although many
research findings and incidents favour the suggestion that creativity is god given and natural endowment, the
influence of the sensory experiences, cultural background, education and training in the nurturing of creativity
cannot be ruled out. Therefore one’s creativity maybe correctly said to be a function of natural endowment as
well as its nurturing. . The individual receives impressions of the world only through the senses .It is evident
therefore deviation from the normal vision has important significance. More impressions reach the brain for
interpretation through the sense of sight than through all the other senses combined. Visual difficulties may
influence individual in all spheres of life. It is a moral responsibility to see that a positive educational
programme is devised under which facilities would be available for nurturing the creativity of the blind
children. Proper care and provision of opportunities for creative expression inspire, stimulate and sharpen the
the creative mind. It is in this sphere that parents, society and teachers make a significant contribution. They
are required to help the children in nourishing and utilizing their creative abilities to the utmost. The
educational process, therefore, should be aimed at developing creative abilities among children.
Keywords: Creativity-ability to produce something new; Blind-no vision; Normal children-having normal vision;
secondary schools-8th grade to 10th grade.
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According to Hathway and Lowenfield (1973) visual handicap has a modifying influence on the development of the
child and on the methods used in his education,but it must be kept in mind that the blind child in most respects,a
normal child.His growing intellect,his developing functions ,his emotions and his desires are fundamentally like
those of all children.The degree of visual handicap varies from individual to individual.The child even with a small
amount of sight will consider it one of his greatest assets.If the teacher does not recognize this and treats the child as
blind he may drive him into opposition and resentment. Regarding creative ability it may be said that drawing and
painting are not possible for blind children.But modelings can be very well substituted for these arts.Many blind
children show considerable talent in it and derive much pleasure from working with clay and plasticine.The art
which the blind are associated is music and therefore this art should be given adequate encouragement.
2.1. Nature of the Study
The present study is descriptive in nature. The study is descriptive as it attempts to test components of creativity
such as fluency, flexibility and originality and compares the total creativity between normal children and blind
children studying in secondary schools of Mysore city.
2.2. Objectives of the Study
The objectives of the study were as follows: -
To find the level of creativity in blind children
To find the level of creativity in normal children
To compare the total creativity of blind children with that of
Normal children.
To compare the sub factors of creativity of blind children
With that of normal children.
2.3. Delimitation of the Study
The delimitations of the study are as follows:
1. This study is restricted to creativity among normal children and blind children.
2. This study is delimited to secondary schools situated in Mysore city.
2.4. Design of the Study
The study was descriptive in nature, aimed at comparing the level of creativity between normal children and
blind children studying in secondary schools of Mysore city.
2.5. Sample of the Study
Size of the sample of the study was 70 children, out of 70 children, 35 children were visually impaired and 35
children had normal vision. Purpose sampling technique was followed to draw the sample. The visual impaired
children were taken from a government secondary school and normal children were selected from two government
secondary schools of Mysore city.
2.6. Tool used in the Study
The tool used for the present study was “Thinking creatively with words” developed by Baqer Mehdi.
2.6.1. Description of Tool
The tool used for the present study is developed by Dr. Baqer Mehdi. Baqer, Mehdi’s verbal test of creativity
which includes 4 sub-tests namely, Consequences Test, Unusual Test, Similarity Test and Product Improvement
Test.
The problems in the test are divided into four activities. Each activity is separately timed. Within the time limit
for each “activity”subject may work on the different problems according to his speed. 1. Consequences test consists
of three hypothetical situations (a) what would happen if man could fly like birds? (b) What would happen if our
schools had wheels? And (c) what would happen if man does not have any need for food? The subject is required to
think as many consequences of these situations as he can, and write them under each situation in the space provided.
The situations being hypothetical minimize the effect of experience and also provide the subject with an unlimited
opportunity to make responses. The test encourages free play of imagination and originality. An example is given on
the test booklet to acquaint the subjects with the nature of the test. The time allowed for the three problems is 4
minutes each.
Unusual Uses Test: This test presents the subject with the names of three common objects - a piece of stone, a
wooden stick, and water and requires him to write as many novel, interesting and unusual uses of these objects as he
may think of. The example given on the test booklet acquaints the subjects with the nature of the task. This test
measures the subject’s ability to retrieve items of information from his personal information in storage. Evidently, it
measures also the subject’s ability to shift frames of reference to use the environment in original manner. The time
allowed for the three tasks in 5 minutes.
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New relationships Test: This test presents the subject with three pairs of words’ apparently different - tree and
house, chair and ladder, air and water, and requires him to think and write as many novel relationships as possible
between the two objects of each pair in the space provided. The test provides an opportunity for the free play of
imagination and originality. The time allowed for each pair of words is 5 minutes.
Product Improvement Test: In this test the subject is asked to think of a simple wooden toy of a horse and
suggest addition of new things to it to make it more interesting for the children to play.The time allowed is 6
minutes. The total time required for administering the test is 48 minutes in addition to the time necessary for giving
instructions, passing out test booklets to children and collecting them back.
2.6.2. Rationale for the Activities Included in the Test
In this section an attempt has been made to give a rationale for the selection of different types of activities
included in the test.
2.6.3. Consequences
The basis of this activity is Guilford’s Consequences Test or Torrance’s Just Suppose Activity. The tasks
included in this activity are based on familiar things but are presented in the form of a hypothetical situation. The
tasks confront the subject with a situation, which he can think of with a large number of possibilities to hypothetical
happening. This implies cause and effect thinking. The event is mentioned and the subject has to think of the
consequences that may occur as a result of the stimulus, event, or happening, whether the happening is usual or
unusual, logical or illogical. Thus the number of relevant responses produced by the subject yields a measure of his
ideational fluency, the number of shifts in the thinking trends of the consequences of the responses or the thinking
departure from the common place gives the measure of originality.
2.6.4. Unusual Uses
The basic idea of these tasks comes from Guilford’s Brick Uses Test or Torrance’s Tin Can Uses Test, or
Cardboard Boxes Uses Test. Common things like water, a wooden stick and a piece of stone are used as stimuli to let
the subject’s thinking go in different directions. The activity appears playful to the child but quickly puts him on a
train of thought, which will yield many novel responses. The number of relevant responses may give the measure of
one’s ideational fluency, the number of thought categories the measure of verbal flexibility and uncommonness of
responses a measure of his originality.
2.6.5. New Relationships
In this activity, articles of daily use with which the child is quite familiar are taken so as to enable him to think
more naturally about relationships between two apparently dissimilar objects. The items of this activity provide
possibilities for scoring responses for fluency, flexibility, and originality in the same fashion as for unusual uses test.
2.6.6. Product Improvement
This test of verbal imagination is similar to the one found in Torrance’s product improvement activity. Torrance
used a picture of a toy monkey, but in this test the subject is only asked to imagine a figure of a horse toy and then
give responses, which would indicate what he will do to make it more interesting and unusual for the child to play.
The task tasks the child in the world of imagination and spurs him to think in different directions. Apart from
ideational fluency, the
test also measures flexibility and originality.
2.7. Scoring
Each item of the test has to be scored for fluency, flexibility and originality.
2.7.1. Scoring for Fluency
The number of relevant and unrepeated ideas, which the tastes produce, represents Fluency. The scorer should
strike off responses, which are irrelevant and repeated. Then he should count the remaining number of response and
this is the fluency score.
2.7.2. Scoring for Flexibility
Flexibility is represented by the person’s ability to produce idea which differ in approach or thought trend. All
ideas which fall under one category of approach or thought trend are treated as one for purpose of flexibility scoring.
If all the five ideas are based on five different approaches or thought trends then the flexibility score will be five.
2.7.3. Scoring for Originality
Originality is represented by uncommonness of a given response. Responses given by less than 5 parent of a
group are treated as original. More uncommon the response, higher is the originality weight. If a response has been
given by 1% to 99% of tastes, then the responses will get an originality weight of 5.
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The total of fluency score, flexibility score and originality scores
is considered as composite creativity score.
2.8. Statistical Techniques
The statistical Technique used for analysis of data was “t” test.
2.9. Findings of the Study
Findings of the study are as follows:
Normal children are more creative than the blind children.
No significant difference is observed between normal children and blind children in their fluency
component of creativity.
No significant difference is observed between normal children and blind children in their
flexibility component of creativity
No significant difference is observed between normal children and blind children in their
originality component of creativity
3. Conclusion
Creativity is a very precious and unique quality in an individual that enables an individual to solve complicated
problems in different walks of life. The gift of creativity in blind children needs to be nurtured right from childhood
and should be continued throughout adulthood. The progress and prosperity of a nation depends on the development
of creative potential of its people. Suppression of creativity of blind children means behavior problems, dropouts and
mental conflicts and above all a loss to mankind.
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