ERIC Number: EJ960265
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 10
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Conceptualizations of Creativity: Comparing Theories and Models of Giftedness
Miller, Angie L.
Roeper Review, v34 n2 p94-103 2012
This article reviews seven different theories of giftedness that include creativity as a component, comparing and contrasting how each one conceptualizes creativity as a part of giftedness. The functions of creativity vary across the models, suggesting that while the field of gifted education often cites the importance of creativity, the conceptualizations of creativity differ depending on the particular theory. The various models of giftedness can be interpreted from the context of current creativity research because certain elements of these conceptualizations can be found in social models, the evolving systems approach, and the domain-generality debate. An integrative perspective of creativity research reveals that some models of giftedness are more comprehensive and consistent in terms of the creativity literature. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Creativity, Gifted, Educational Theories, Learning Theories, Comparative Analysis, Correlation, Models, Talent Development, Social Psychology, Educational Research, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Educational Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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