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)
