Pedagogy and Professional Development

Effects of Training on Student Creativity: A Comparison of Different Assessments

Authors: Anna Perry (Colorado State University) , Elena Karpova (Iowa State University)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was: 1) to evaluate the effectiveness of a training program in increasing participant creativity using several assessments of creativity; 2) to examine changes in creativity after the training for individual participants; and 3) to investigate possible reasons of a decrease in creativity for some participants after the training. Two theories were used to develop a framework for this study: growth mindset theory (Dweck, 2006) and Vygotsky’s cultural-historical theory (Moran & John-Steiner, 2003).

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How to Cite: Perry, A. & Karpova, E. (2015) “Effects of Training on Student Creativity: A Comparison of Different Assessments”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 72(1).