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R. Keith Sawyer

    Explaining Creativity
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    The Cambridge Handbook of the Learning Sciences
    • Zig Zag

      • 288 Seiten
      • 11 Lesestunden

      A science-backed method to maximize creative potential in any sphere of life With the prevalence of computer technology and outsourcing, new jobs and fulfilling lives will rely heavily on creativity and innovation.

      Zig Zag2013
    • Explaining Creativity

      The Science of Human Innovation - Second Edition

      • 568 Seiten
      • 20 Lesestunden

      This accessible introduction delves into the latest scientific research on creativity, summarizing a wide range of studies in psychology and related fields. Over the past 40 years, researchers have increasingly focused on creativity, providing unprecedented insights. The exploration encompasses various domains, including the arts, science, business innovation, and everyday creativity. The interdisciplinary approach integrates psychological studies, anthropological insights on non-Western cultures, sociological research on creative contexts, and cognitive neuroscience findings about brain activity during creative tasks. The book emphasizes the importance of social and cultural contexts, highlighting collaboration's role in the creative process. It features recent experimental studies using brain imaging technology to reveal how the brain functions during creative endeavors. Each chapter concludes with suggested readings for further exploration, and key concepts along with thought-provoking questions for reflection are highlighted throughout, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding the multifaceted nature of creativity.

      Explaining Creativity2012
    • The interdisciplinary field of the learning sciences encompasses educational psychology, cognitive science, computer science, and anthropology, among other disciplines. The Cambridge Handbook of the Learning Sciences, first published in 2006, is the definitive introduction to this innovative approach to teaching, learning, and educational technology. In this dramatically revised second edition, leading scholars incorporate the latest research to provide practical advice on a wide range of issues. The authors address the best ways to write textbooks, design educational software, prepare effective teachers, organize classrooms, and use the Internet to enhance student learning. They illustrate the importance of creating productive learning environments both inside and outside school, including after school clubs, libraries, and museums. Accessible and engaging, the Handbook has proven to be an essential resource for graduate students, researchers, teachers, administrators, consultants, software designers, and policy makers on a global scale.

      The Cambridge Handbook of the Learning Sciences2006
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