C R E AT I V I T Y

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C H I L D R E N
“Creativity as practiced by
young children is a dynamic,
changing, adaptable
experience that derives its
satisfaction from the process
and not the product. It is an
intensely personal process,
since the source of creativity is
within the child.”
 BRUNER (1979)- defines creativity
as an act that produces “effective
surprise”.

Creativity is defined BODEN (1992)- states that

creativity is doing something
in many ways. beyond the acceptable rules or
“thinking the impossible” in a way
that is understandable and
acceptable to a wider audience.
 Creativity is defined in many
ways.
GARDNER (1992) – consider creativity
not as a general characteristic but as
specific to each multiple intelligences.

LUCAS (2001) – Creativity is a state of

mind in which all of our intelligences are
working together. It involves seeing,
thinking and innovating.

MOSTAR – defines creativity as the

ability of all living beings to transform
and problems to live.
 HERRMANN (2007) – defines creativity
as among other things, as the ability to
challenge assumptions, recognize
patterns, see in new ways, make
connections, take risks and seize upon
Creativity is a chance.
defined in FISHER (2004) – creative people are
many ways. flexible, can connect ideas, show
aesthetic taste, are curious and
inquisitive, see similarities and
differences, and question accepted
ways of doing things.
 THE CREATIVE PROCESS

Children are naturally creative, and

wellspring of creativity lies deep within each
child. It can be seen as being composed of
mental processes that lead to the final
creative product or action.
THE KNOWLEDGE MOTIVATION SKILL

CREATIVE
PROCESS

IMMERSION INCUBATION AND

PRODUCTION