Thinking Skills and Creativity
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Creativity and Critical Thinking in Education
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Thinking Development:
The journal explores various methodologies for enhancing critical thinking skills in diverse educational settings, including K-12 and higher education. - Creativity in Education:
It examines the role of creativity in educational frameworks, specifically how creative thinking can be nurtured through innovative pedagogical approaches. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Research often integrates insights from different fields, such as psychology, education, and cognitive science, to provide a holistic understanding of thinking skills. - Technology Integration:
The use of technology in promoting critical and creative thinking is a recurring theme, reflecting the impact of digital tools on learning outcomes. - Assessment and Measurement:
The journal emphasizes the development and validation of tools and frameworks for assessing thinking skills, aiding educators in evaluating student performance effectively.
Trending and Emerging
- AI and Digital Learning Tools:
Recent publications focus on the impact of artificial intelligence and digital tools, such as ChatGPT, on fostering critical thinking and creativity in learners. - Social-Emotional Learning:
There is an increasing emphasis on the interplay between creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional factors, highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence in educational contexts. - Gamification and Engagement:
The integration of gamified learning experiences to enhance student engagement and motivation in developing critical and creative thinking skills is a growing area of interest. - Collaborative Learning Environments:
Research exploring collaborative models of learning, particularly in interdisciplinary settings, has become more prevalent, reflecting the importance of teamwork in creative processes. - Mindfulness and Well-Being:
Emerging studies are investigating the connections between mindfulness practices and enhanced creativity, suggesting that well-being is crucial for fostering innovative thinking.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pedagogical Methods:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers discussing traditional teaching methods, as the focus shifts toward innovative and technology-enhanced strategies. - General Creativity without Contextual Focus:
Research that addresses creativity in a broad sense without specific applications or contexts has become less frequent, indicating a move towards more targeted studies. - Static Assessment Techniques:
The use of outdated or conventional assessment methods for measuring creativity and critical thinking has waned, with a growing preference for dynamic and formative assessment approaches.
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