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Topic- CREATIVITY (Concept,Definition and Characteristics)

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PRESENTATION

● Meaning and definition of creativity

● Characteristics of creativity
● Difference between creativity and innovation
● Components of creativity
● Stages of creativity
● Barriers to creative thinking
● Strategies for enhancing creativity

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MEANING AND DEFINITION OF
CREATIVITY
● In simple words,Creativity means production of novel and original ideas or a
new way of thinking.
● According to Merriam Webster Dictionary”Creativity is the ability to create”
● According to American Psychological Association(APA) dictionary of
Psychology”Creativity is the ability to produce or develop original work,
theories, techniques, or thoughts”

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● J.P. Guilford is a pioneer of creativity research who proposed two type of
thinking

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CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVITY
● Novelty and originality
● Appropriateness of an idea in a particular context
● Reality oriented
● Constructive
● Socially desirable

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 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

CREATIVITY INNOVATION

Front end of a process Result of the process

Coming up with new ideas Implementation of the new ideas

Does not involve money Involve money

Analysis of ideas in one’s mind Require certain amount of work to make the
ideas real

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 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

CREATIVITY INNOVATION

Hard to measure Easy to measure

Doesn’t carry any liability Can cause a liability

Not every creativity lead to innovation Every innovation is a product of creativity

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COMPONENTS OF CREATIVITY

FLUENCY FLEXIBILITY

ORIGINALITY ELABORATION

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 STAGES OF CREATIVITY

PREPARATION

INCUBATION

ILLUMINATION

VERIFICATION

EXECUTION
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 BARRIERS TO CREATIVITY

Cultural Habitual Perceptual

Emotional Motivational

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AREAS OF DEFICIT
● Physical
● Motor
● Social
● Emotional
● Sensory
● Cognitive

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GENERAL STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE CREATIVITY

● Identifying the areas of interest of the child and tapping in the hidden potential
of the child in that area
● Engaging the child in different hobby clubs
● Recognizing the right of every child to explore and engage
● Giving opportunities for equal participation and freedom for experimentation
● Using multiple intelligence while assigning similar activity to the whole class

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● Providing modifications , accommodations wherever needed by the student.
Using prompts whenever required at initial stages.
● Creating an atmosphere of unconditional positive regard in the classroom and
allowing freedom to make mistakes
● Brainstorming
● Teaching basic strategies and then helping students explore the activity further
● Initiating student led ideas in a classroom
● Using analogies and similarities
● Activities promoting imagination and curiosity of learners

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 Strategies for enhancing creativity in children with cognitive deficits

● According to studies conducted at the University of Texas' School of Brain and

Behavioral Sciences, “engaging in creative activities can improve the strength
of neural pathways to the hippocampus which in turn creates strong pathways
to memories”.
● Teaching creative skills
● Designing cross curriculum plan to help children make better connections
● Design lessons that use convergent and divergent thinking
● Using different models of creativity

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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338005183_Teaching_Strategies_to_Foster_Creativity_in_the_classroom
● Creating spaces in classroom to recognize and foster creativity-this enhances
creative simulation
● Using computer-based tools and software
● Foster creativity through learning that is relevant to everyday life
● Designing cross curriculum plan to help children make better connections
● Design lessons that use convergent and divergent thinking
● Using different models of creativity
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Strategies for enhancing creativity in children with
emotional and social deficits
● Give space for exploring one’s interest using creative avenues like art therapy
and music therapy
● Nurturing social emotional skills in classroom
● Celebrating and reward creativity
● Giving projects establishing emotional connections
● Creating a space to recognize and foster creativity
● Training in self efficacy and self esteem
● Mindfulness programs

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 ● Using cooperative learning strategies
● Opportunities to cultivate social relationships and enhance social engagement
with diverse individuals and groups
● Engage in community enrichment projects and programs
● Using mind maps and graphic organizers in a group setting
● Self assertiveness training

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 Strategies for enhancing creativity in children with
physical and sensory deficits
● Using Sensory play
● Using Alternate and Augmentative Communication(AAC)
● Using Expressive Therapy Continuum(ECT)
● Using play therapy
● Providing equal opportunities in assigned tasks and use modified equipments
for children having gross motor and fine motor issues
● Engaging in art and craft activities
● Engaging in visual and creative arts

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