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Infusing creativity into a college course: a pilot study.

Jean E Pretz1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA, United States.

Frontiers in Psychology
|June 1, 2026
PubMed
Summary

This study integrated creativity into a college course, finding it boosted students' self-efficacy and growth mindset. The creativity-focused activities were well-received, suggesting a viable approach for higher education.

Keywords:
academic achievementassessmentcreativityhigher educationmindsetpedagogyself-efficacy

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Psychology
  • Higher Education Pedagogy

Background:

  • Creativity is crucial but often overlooked in higher education.
  • Barriers to integrating creativity include misconceptions and lack of practical models.
  • This study addresses the need for evidence-based methods to foster creativity in college courses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate a creativity-infused college course.
  • To implement and assess the impact of specific creativity-fostering activities.
  • To provide guidance for adapting these methods across disciplines.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a traditional course with creativity-based activities and assessments.
  • Included interventions like "Minute Meme," "Innovative Illustration," "Creative Correction," and "Creative Paper Project."
  • Conducted a pilot study to gather preliminary effectiveness data.

Main Results:

  • The creativity intervention showed preliminary positive effects on student self-efficacy regarding creativity.
  • Students demonstrated an enhanced growth mindset towards creativity.
  • Student feedback on the intervention activities was largely positive.

Conclusions:

  • The pilot study provides initial evidence for the effectiveness of integrating creativity into college courses.
  • The developed activities and approach show promise for enhancing student creativity skills.
  • Further research is recommended to validate and expand upon these findings across diverse academic settings.