The Science of Creative Thinking in Education - APS300425E

• Title: The Science of Creative Thinking in Education
• Guaranteed by: Department of Psychology (21-KPS)
• Faculty: Faculty of Arts
• Actual: from 2023
• Semester: summer
• Points: 0
• E-Credits: 3
• Examination process: summer s.:oral
• Hours per week, examination: summer s.:0/2, Ex [HT]
• Capacity: unknown / unknown (8)
• Min. number of students: unlimited
• 4EU+: no
• Virtual mobility / capacity: no
• State of the course: taught
• Language: English
• Teaching methods: full-time
• Teaching methods: full-time
• Is provided by: APS300425
• Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan; enabled for web enrollment
• Guarantor: Mgr. Ondřej Pešout, Ph.D.
• Incompatibility : APS300425

Annotation

Last update: Mgr. Ondřej Pešout, Ph.D. (12.02.2024)

The language of course instruction is English, therefore, all the course descriptions are only in English. In case you have any questions, please contact the course instructor.

Description:
In contemporary education, utilizing the potential of individual creativity stands as a pivotal objective of educators. This course is dedicated to unraveling the intricacies of creative thinking. Emphasizing the significance of nurturing original thought processes, the course transcends conventional educational approaches to explore the multifaceted nature of creativity. Through in-depth discussions and exploration of seminal works, students will navigate the dynamic landscape of creative thinking, delving into its various dimensions and applications. Despite the evolving discourse around creativity, there is still a need for comprehensive research and consensus. This course seeks to address this gap by critically examining key issues and advancements in the field, providing students with a nuanced understanding of how to cultivate and harness creativity in both educational and real-world contexts.

Aim of the course

Last update: Mgr. Ondřej Pešout, Ph.D. (12.02.2024)

Course objectives 

The primary objective of this course is to familiarize students with the fundamental principles of creativity and creative thinking. Through in-depth discussions and analysis of assigned research papers, the course aims to cultivate a critical understanding of creativity in the educational context. By the end of the course, students should develop the ability to adopt a discerning perspective on the integration of creativity into teaching practices. They will be equipped to articulate compelling arguments for incorporating creativity in the classroom and possess the skills to empirically assess the effectiveness of such strategies.

Target Knowledge:

Upon completion of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts of creativity and its constituent elements. They will be able to articulate these concepts to a topic-interested audience. Furthermore, students will demonstrate the ability to engage in informed discussions about current research findings on creativity, supported by empirical evidence. They will contribute meaningfully to the ongoing discourse on creativity and its applications, applying various criteria to evaluate the scientific merit of evidence in this field.

Target Skills:

The course aims to empower students with practical skills in applying creativity to their study practices. Students will integrate creativity into their academic pursuits, supported by a robust understanding of scientific evidence. Additionally, they will develop a habit of regularly scrutinizing theories and approaches related to creativity in alignment with the latest scientific evidence, thereby enhancing their critical thinking abilities and ensuring a well-informed approach to educational practices.

Literature

Last update: Mgr. Ondřej Pešout, Ph.D. (19.02.2024)

Literature:

Key Readings:

Beghetto, R. A. (2010). Creativity in the classroom. The Cambridge handbook of creativity, 447-463.

Hernández-Torrano, D., & Ibrayeva, L. (2020). Creativity and education: A bibliometric mapping of the research literature (1975–2019). Thinking skills and creativity, 35, 100625.

Kaufman J. C., Beghetto R. A. (2009). Beyond big and little: The Four C model of creativity. Review of General Psychology, 13(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0013688

Rhodes M. (1961). An analysis of creativity. Phi Delta Kappan, 42, 305–311.

The list of the literature will be completed at the beginning of the semester. Two readings will be assigned for each seminar meeting.

Teaching methods

Last update: Mgr. Ondřej Pešout, Ph.D. (20.02.2024)

Lectures/seminar

Enroll in moodle space: https://dl1.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=16143

Requirements to the exam

Last update: doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Nikolai, Ph.D. (02.02.2022)

Kolokvium

Syllabus

Last update: Mgr. Ondřej Pešout, Ph.D. (12.02.2024)

The following topics will be discussed in the course:

• Definition of Creativity,
• Creativity in Education
• Assessment Methods of Creativity,
• Personal and Neurological Correlates of Creative Thinking
• Promoting creative thinking,
• Creativity, and Motivation
• Multidisciplinary Approaches to Creativity,
• Creativity & Critical thinking
• Creativity and Technology
• Creativity in Day-to-day Lives

Entry requirements

Last update: Radka Hradcová (20.01.2023)

Určeno pro studenty až od 3.ročníku Bc.