Recognition of University Students on Creativity while Developing a Drama Activity with Young Children Focusing on Creative Thinking

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-120
Author(s):  
Hyun-Kyung Kang
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
University Students ◽  
Creative Thinking

Deploying Creative Thinking to Strengthen Entrepreneurial Capability Among University Students in Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-108
Author(s):  
Akinjide Aboluwodi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
University Students ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Capability Approach ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Entrepreneurial Opportunity ◽  
Sen’S Capability Approach

Most of the students studying entrepreneurship in Nigerian universities lack entrepreneurial capability- that is, they lack the freedom to pursue and achieve entrepreneurial opportunity. Freedom is seen here in terms of those conditions that must be in place for students to be able to carry out their entrepreneurship studies. These are conditions that support the well-being of the students and may be seen as having good shelter, being well nourished, being healthy, being able to do their normal studies among others. The paper examined why the presence of these conditions is likely to assist students to improve their creative thinking and strengthen their entrepreneurial capability. It explored Amartya Sen’s Capability Approach, focusing on freedom, opportunities, and functionings to explain the required favourable conditions that make learning worthwhile for students, and how it accounts for students’ ability to strengthen their entrepreneurial capability. The paper argued for the deployment of creative thinking to strengthen entrepreneurial capability among students of entrepreneurship in universities in Nigeria. It concluded by urging universities in Nigeria to adopt relevant curriculum in addition to providing students with a decent learning environment to enable them to develop creative thinking that could be used in entrepreneurship education.

Associating emotions with Wagner’s music: A developmental perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 752-760 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo E. Andrade ◽  
Patrícia Vanzella ◽  
Olga V. C. A. Andrade ◽  
E. Glenn Schellenberg
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Young Children ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cognitive Ability ◽  
Dimensional Space ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
General Cognitive Ability ◽  
Music Training ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Musical Excerpts

Brazilian listeners ( N = 303) were asked to identify emotions conveyed in 1-min instrumental excerpts from Wagner’s operas. Participants included musically untrained 7- to 10-year-olds and university students in music (musicians) or science (nonmusicians). After hearing each of eight different excerpts, listeners made a forced-choice judgment about which of eight emotions best matched the excerpt. The excerpts and emotions were chosen so that two were in each of four quadrants in two-dimensional space as defined by arousal and valence. Listeners of all ages performed at above-chance levels, which means that complex, unfamiliar musical materials from a different century and culture are nevertheless meaningful for young children. In fact, children performed similarly to adult nonmusicians. There was age-related improvement among children, however, and adult musicians performed best of all. As in previous research that used simpler musical excerpts, effects due to age and music training were due primarily to improvements in selecting the appropriate valence. That is, even 10-year-olds with no music training were as likely as adult musicians to match a high- or low-arousal excerpt with a high- or low-arousal emotion, respectively. Performance was independent of general cognitive ability as measured by academic achievement but correlated positively with basic pitch-perception skills.

Solving the Creativity Crisis

2019 ◽  
pp. 100-121
Author(s):  
Denise M. Bressler
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Elementary Students ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Early Learning ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Approach To Learning ◽  
Early Learners ◽  
Learning Through Play

Society's serious problems require creative thinkers. Developing an effective workforce relies on cultivating our children's creativity. Unfortunately, we are suffering a creativity crisis, particularly with young children. Since 1990, early elementary students have suffered the largest decrease in creative thinking capacity. Rather than learning through play, young children are taught by rote and tested extensively. Play is indispensable for early learners; without play, students are missing an essential element of early learning that stimulates creative thinking. To promote play, elementary teachers should be trained in maker-centered teaching, a playful approach to learning that embodies the essential elements of STEM education. To truly integrate maker-centered learning, there is a critical need for effective maker-centered professional development. Maker-centered teaching provides playful learning where young children can experience STEM and learn to think more creatively. With maker-centered teaching, we can make the next generation of innovators.

Role of Embodied Movement in Assessing Creative Behavior in Early Childhood: A Focused Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 126 (6) ◽  
pp. 1058-1083 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Frith ◽  
Paul D. Loprinzi ◽  
Stephanie E. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Creative Potential ◽  
Creative Behavior ◽  
Physical Interactions ◽  
One Year ◽  
Interactive Play

The controlled measurement of creative potential in early childhood is imperative for researchers seeking to fully understand the initial emergence and development of creativity. Evidence for original ideation has been demonstrated in infants as young as one year old, through their performance of movement-based, interactive creativity tasks. In this focused review of developmental research, we suggest that embodied movements and interactive play may uniquely facilitate creative thinking in early childhood (i.e., from birth to age six). From this review, we propose that embodied movement reinforces physical interactions that influence cognitions underlying creative behavior. Embodied creativity may supplement traditional creativity measures, as young children may be more inclined to represent their inner thoughts and experiences through movement rather than through language alone. Thus, we explored the importance of embodied creativity as a means of informing current researchers about the development of creativity, and we suggest future experimental research in this area.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of a Mathematics Learning Program Based on the Mind Habits in Developing Academic Achievement Motivation and Creative Thinking among Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Sahar Abdo Elsayed ◽  
Heba Mohamed Nasef
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
University Students ◽  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Mathematics Test ◽  
Academic Achievement Motivation ◽  
The Mind

The research aimed at identifying the effectiveness of a mathematics learning program based on the Mind habits in developing academic achievement motivation and creative thinking among University students. To collect the data, the researchers used the academic achievement motivation scale (Elsayed, 2012) and the creative thinking in Mathematics test (Prepared by the Researchers). The study methodology based on the semi experimental method and the statistical program SPSS was used to analyze the collected data. The sample was chosen randomly from the mathematics department. The results found that there are statistically significant differences between the scores of the academic achievement motivation and the creative thinking in favor of the post- applications at (0.01) level and this showed that the program has positive effects in developing the academic achievement motivation and the creative thinking in Mathematics among Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University Students.

scholarly journals El escape room como estrategia didáctica en el Máster de Profesorado (Escape room as a didactical strategy in the Master’s degree in Teacher Learning)

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 221-231
Author(s):  
Carmen Navarro Mateos ◽  
Isaac José Pérez-López
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Teacher Learning ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Emotional Management ◽  
The University ◽  
Open Question

  Ante la falta de motivación del alumnado universitario, se hacen necesarias metodologías activas que les brinden un rol protagonista dentro del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. Dentro de ellas encontramos el aprendizaje basado en juegos, destacando el enorme auge en los últimos años de los escape rooms en los procesos formativos. En este artículo se pretende analizar lo que este tipo de planteamientos puede generar en el contexto universitario, a través de las percepciones y valoraciones del alumnado del máster de profesorado, tras participar en un escape room digital basado en la película Matrix. La metodología utilizada fue mixta, utilizando la escala GAMEX para obtener datos cuantitativos sobre cada una de las dimensiones que esta mide, relacionadas con la participación en experiencias gamificadas. Esta información se complementó con un cuestionario con una única pregunta abierta para que pudieran compartir sus opiniones y experiencias, haciendo un procesamiento cualitativo de dicha información. Los resultados muestran valores muy positivos en el disfrute/diversión, el grado de absorción, el pensamiento creativo y dominio y la activación del alumnado. Además, el planteamiento potenció la gestión emocional, fundamental en los futuros docentes, pues también aparecen sentimientos como la frustración o la molestia. El hecho de vivir estas experiencias en primera persona permite a los estudiantes conocer su potencial y dificultades de cara a poder aplicarlas en un futuro en las aulas.  Abstract. When facing the lack of motivation of university students, it is necessary to use active methodologies which will provide the students with an active role. Among them, we find game-based learning, we highlight the huge peak in the last few years of escape rooms among the formative processes. In this article, we analyse what can be generated in the university context with this type of approach, through the perceptions and reviews of the student body from the MA in Teaching after they take part in a digital escape room based on the movie Matrix. The employed methodology is a mixed one, using the GAMEX scale to obtain quantitative data about every single one of the dimensions measured by the scale that are relates to the participation in gamified experiences. This information was complemented with an open-question based questionnaire so the students could share their opinions and experiences, making use of qualitative way of processing this information. The results show very positive values in the enjoyment/fun, grade of absorption, creative thinking and dominion and the student body’s activation. Furthermore, this approach boosted emotional management, something fundamental in future teachers since they also feel frustration or annoyance. The fact they lived this experience directly allows the students to know their potential and their difficulties so they can apply them in the future.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of the Inquiry and Brain Storming Strategies in Developing Achievement and Creative Thinking Skills in Arabic Language of University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 253
Author(s):  
Ahmad Abdullah Asiri
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using inquiry and brainstorming strategies in teaching Arabic language for developing achievement and creative thinking skills of the university students. To achieve the previous objective, a teaching manual was prepared using inquiry and brainstorming strategies. Achievement test was prepared including 20 items multiple chooses questions related to knowledge, application and reasoning levels. In addition, creative thinking skills test was prepared including 10 items related to Fluency, flexibility and originality skills. The validity and reliability of the instruments were measured. The sample was selected randomly; it consists of two groups, experimental group 43 and a control group 39. The study was based on semi-experimental design pre—post-test, where the experimental group was taught using inquiry and brainstorming strategies, but the control group was taught using the usual strategies. The results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences between the average scores of the experimental and control groups in the post achievement and creative thinking skills in general and their skills separately for the students of the experimental group. Also, the results showed a positive correlation between the scores of the experimental group in post creative thinking skills, and post achievement test in general. The effectiveness of inquiry and brainstorming strategies in the development of achievement levels and creative thinking skills was significant effect. The study recommended using the Inquiry and brainstorming strategies in the teaching Arabic language of university students.

Using Theory-Based Research in Supporting Creative Learning Environment for Young Children

2016 ◽  
pp. 589-603
Author(s):  
Amanda J. Muhammad ◽  
Gloysis Mayers ◽  
Deborah G. Wooldridge
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Outdoor Spaces ◽  
Insight Problem Solving ◽  
Child Development Center ◽  
Supportive Learning Environment

A supportive creative environment for young children is viewed as an essential element toward facilitating their creative thinking. Creativity requires imagination, insight, problem solving, divergent thinking, the ability to express emotions and to be able to make choices, thus we created a supportive learning environment to nurture creativity in three to four year olds. In this chapter creativity theory is discussed and how to apply to the early childhood educational setting. The Reggio Approach and creativity-provoking methods are discussed. Application of the theory relates to how children are immersed into activities encourages problem-solving, exploration, creativity and the learning supported by play based experiences for children. Examples are given as to how one child development center has provided curriculum, arranged the indoor and outdoor spaces, and integrated the artist in residence concept into the setting.

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