Program
Teaching M.A.
Year Approved
2017
First Advisor
Wilson, Louise
Abstract
This thesis explores research relating to the growth and promotion of creative uniqueness and original ideation in the visual arts classroom. The research reveals a number of strategies that teachers can put into practice to increase students’ creativity. These include: teaching skills in brainstorming and having original ideas through divergent thinking; using physical movement as a method of stimulating creative ideas; teaching metacognition of the creative thinking process; allowing freedom of exploration and experimentation with materials and concepts to promote discovery and trial-and-error; using copying- and imitation-based lessons as tools to teach basic skills; and others. The application materials include a sample visual arts unit which applies the concepts discussed in the research.
Degree Name
Teaching M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
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Recommended Citation
Ohmann, J. (2017). Stimulating Creativity, Originality, & Divergent Thinking [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/478