Pedagogy and Professional Development

Can Creativity be Taught?: Exploring the Impact of Creative Thinking Challenges

Author: Dr. Jennifer Harmon (University of Wyoming)

Abstract

Creativity is forecasted to be an essential skill for college graduates by 2020. In this study, the impact on creativity, as measured by performance on creative uses activities and creative achievement, was analyzed after students completed creative thinking challenges. Results from the study indicated that creative achievement improved, but not creative uses. Additionally, students expressed a variety of sentiments about the creative thinking challenges.

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How to Cite: Harmon, D. (2018) “Can Creativity be Taught?: Exploring the Impact of Creative Thinking Challenges”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 75(1).