Creative Experiences of Children

Creative Experiences for Children 2(1+1)

Lesson 3: Identification of Creativity

The other tests includes

1. Getzels and Jackson tests of creativity:
   It includes word association, uses of things, hidden shapes, fables test and make up problem with given material.
   Examples: Finding the hidden shapes




2. Creativity Achievement Questionnaire:

   It is a self-report test that measures creative achievement across 10 domains, was described in 2005 and shown to be reliable and valid when compared to other measures of creativity and to independent evaluation of creative output.
   Actually man’s verbal and non-verbal creative products are observable and measurable to certain extent. The creative thinking abilities can be developed to varying degrees among different individuals through systematic education programme. It has been observed that the children, who receive training for creativity perform their jobs in a better way than those without training. Provide the environmental conditions to children which encourage and facilitate openness in thought and action and emerge for discovery of new ideas.