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Current Perspectives in Social and Behavioral Sciences: Nurturing Creativity in the Classroom
Ronald Beghetto
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Description for Current Perspectives in Social and Behavioral Sciences: Nurturing Creativity in the Classroom
paperback. This book provides a variety of advice, thoughts, and studies on nurturing creativity in the classroom, from top international experts. Editor(s): Beghetto, Ronald A.; Kaufman, James C. Series: Current Perspectives in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Num Pages: 405 pages, 12 b/w illus. 8 tables. BIC Classification: JMC; JMH; JNC; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 227 x 31. Weight in Grams: 590.
As interest in creativity explodes, it has become more complicated to decide how to best nurture creativity in our schools. There are the controversial Common Core Standards in many states. Meanwhile, the classroom has become increasingly digital; it is easier to access information, communicate ideas, and learn from people across the world. Many countries now include cultivating creativity as a national educational policy recommendation, yet there is still debate over best practices. Indeed, many well-intentioned educators may institute programs that may not reach the desired outcome. The notion that schools 'kill creativity' has become a widespread social meme. We view ... Read more
As interest in creativity explodes, it has become more complicated to decide how to best nurture creativity in our schools. There are the controversial Common Core Standards in many states. Meanwhile, the classroom has become increasingly digital; it is easier to access information, communicate ideas, and learn from people across the world. Many countries now include cultivating creativity as a national educational policy recommendation, yet there is still debate over best practices. Indeed, many well-intentioned educators may institute programs that may not reach the desired outcome. The notion that schools 'kill creativity' has become a widespread social meme. We view ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Current Perspectives in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Condition
New
Weight
589g
Number of Pages
405
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107501300
SKU
V9781107501300
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About Ronald Beghetto
Ronald A. Beghetto is Professor of Educational Psychology in the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Connecticut, Dr Beghetto served as the College of Education's Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Education Studies at the University of Oregon. He is the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal ... Read more
Reviews for Current Perspectives in Social and Behavioral Sciences: Nurturing Creativity in the Classroom
'As a second edition, Nurturing Creativity in the Classroom lays out an appealing update to the possibilities for enhancing creativity in education today by translating research findings into convincing tools for all educators ... The book wrestles creativity away from its purely artistic connotation by providing expanded definitions and easily transferable skill sets for educators to embrace ... The message ... Read more