Creative Process and Multivariate Factors through a Creative Course "Keep Calm and Be Creative"

Area of Science:

• Educational Psychology
• Creativity Studies

Background:

• Creativity research has gained prominence in education.
• A multivariate approach to creativity is proposed and investigated.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the stages of the creative process.
• To identify multivariate factors within creative activities.
• To understand creativity in the pedagogy of creativity.

Main Methods:

• Pilot study involving 10 master's student teachers.
• Utilized experiential learning principles.
• Data collected through creative process diaries and semi-structured interviews.

Main Results:

• Microlevels of the creative process exhibit variability across different creative experiences.
• Most factors associated with the multivariate approach emerged during the creative training.
• The study provides insights into the dynamic nature of the creative process.

Conclusions:

• The multivariate approach offers a framework for understanding creativity.
• Creative training can facilitate the emergence of key creative factors.
• Further research can enhance the pedagogy of creativity.