Cultivating Creativity

Creativity and flexible thinking is a critical scientific tool. In a 2018 paper in International Society of the Learning Sciences, the ability to think outside the box is linked to the ability to problem-solve effectively, construct new hypotheses, and explore real-world phenomena.

Complex Models Children with flexible minds are able to develop more complex models to explain real-world observations. These models allow children to construct deeper connections and build a better understanding of the natural world.
Sophisticated ideas Not only are children with creative minds better at contracting complex working-models, they are additionally able to generate more sophisticated observations and hypothesis compared to non-flexible thinking peers.

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Flexible Thinkers

Tool affordance is when we utilize available items to fulfill a job they were not necessarily designed to do. For example, in the absence of a ruler, the thumb or shoe may offer a method of measurement. They have identified key features of an object that may suffice to accomplish their goal if they do not have access to the right tools. This skill is a key component of flexible thinking.

CreativityNatasha ChlebuchMay 25, 2020creativity