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QEOSA: A Pedagogical Model That Harnesses Cultural Resources to Foster Creative Problem-Solving.
David Yun Dai1, Huai Cheng2, Panpan Yang1
1University at Albany, Albany, NY, United States.
Frontiers in Psychology
|May 10, 2019
Summary
Creative thinking is a complex interplay of cognitive processes and cultural influences. Harnessing cultural resources through the QEOSA model can effectively foster creative problem-solving skills in educational settings.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Education
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Creative thinking is understood as multifaceted, influenced by cognitive processes, cultural beliefs, and social negotiation.
- Recent shifts in understanding creative thinking emphasize its socially negotiated and culturally modulated nature, highlighting its cultural functions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how specific cultural resources can be utilized to enhance creative problem-solving in education.
- To introduce and illustrate the QEOSA pedagogical model for fostering creative thinking.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing research on creative thinking and culture.
- Introduction of the QEOSA pedagogical model, detailing its application and considerations for effective implementation.
Main Results:
- Creative problem-solving is viewed as a socially negotiated and culturally modulated process.
- The QEOSA model provides a framework for integrating cultural resources to foster creative thinking.
Conclusions:
- Integrating psychological, cultural, developmental, and educational principles is valuable for cultivating a creative mindset.
- The QEOSA model offers a practical approach to harness cultural resources for educational creativity development.
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