Fostering creativity through non-formal methodology

Fostering creativity

Scientific progress depends on both conceptual and technological advances, which in turn depend on the creativity of scientists—their ability to produce new insights or ideas. The biological sciences in particular have been revolutionized by insights such as the discovery of the DNA double helix and the invention of the polymerase chain reaction. Various studies suggest that the creative proces...

The SEREBRO Project: Fostering Creativity through Collaboration and Rewards

Software Engineering is a highly creative endeavor that challenges Computer Science (CS) students to establish an innovative vision and to craft an outstanding product. Curriculum standards for CS education typically lack creative approaches to Software Engineering, focusing on technological solutions rather than innovative design. Accountability for and contribution to creative initiatives are...

Make2Learn: Fostering Engagement and Creativity in Learning through Making

The International Workshop of Making as a Pathway to Foster Joyful Engagement and Creativity in Learning (Make2Learn) aims to discuss the introduction of creative and joyful production of artifacts “maker movement” in the learning processes. A variety of environments have been developed by researchers to introduce making principles to young students. Making principles enable them foster co-crea...

ProActive : Fostering Teachers ' Creativity through Game - Based Learning

Creativity in engineering 1 Fostering creativity in engineering undergraduates

Fostering creativity in engineering undergraduates Summary A total of 64 male engineering undergraduates received three lectures on creativity at the beginning of a course on engineering innovation. Some of them (N = 37) also completed a " creativity " test and were individually counselled on the basis of test scores. A separate control group (N = 21) took the test together with these students,...