25 Ways to Develop Creativity


25 Ways to Develop Creativity
(Sternberg and Williams, 1996)

THE PREREQUISITES

1.  Modeling Creativity
2.  Building Self-Efficacy

BASIC TECHNIQUES

3.  Questioning Assumptions
4.  Defining and Redefining Problems
5.  Encouraginng Idea Generation
6.  Cross-Fertilizing Ideas

TIPS FOR TEACHING

7.  Allowing Time for Creative Thinking
8.  Instructing and Assessing Creativity
9.  Rewarding Creative Ideas and Products

AVOID ROADBLOCKS

10.  Encouraging Sensible Risks
11.  Tolerating Ambiguity
12.  Allowing Mistakes
13.  Identifying and Surmounting Obstacles

ADD COMPLEX TECHNIQUES

14.  Teaching Self-Responsibility
15.  Promoting Self-Regulation
16.  Delaying Gratification

USE ROLE MODELS

17.  Using Profiles of Creative People
18.  Encouraging Creative Collaboration
19.  Imagining Other Viewpoints

EXPLORE THE ENVIRONMENT

20.  Recognizing Environmental Fit
21.  Finding Excitement
22.  Seeking Stimulating Environments
23.  Playing to Strengths

THE LONG-TERM PERSPECTIVE

24.  Growing Creativity
25.  Proselytizing for Creativity

Reference:
Sternberg, R.J and W.M. Williams, How to Develop Student Creativity, 1996.  Alexandria, VA. (P.5)