PSYCHOLOGY OF CREATIVITY
Academic Year 2019/2020 - 3° YearCredit Value: 7
Scientific field: M-PSI/04 - DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Taught classes: 30 hours
Laboratories: 12 hours
Term / Semester: 2°
Learning Objectives
The primary objective of the course is the acquisition of the main theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of creativity in the life span from childhood to adulthood. The course also aims to increase the ability to assess, develop, and improve creativity in several different contexts, such as the educational context.
Course Structure
Lectures and laboratory activities
Detailed Course Content
Psychology of Creativity: Theories and history. The modular mind. Creativity, fantasy, intelligence, and rationality. Creativity in educational contexts. Assessment of creativity. Development of creativity in childhood and adolescence
Textbook Information
1)Ragione, Fantasia e creatività nel bambino e nell’adolescente. Autore: G. Petter. Giunti. Numero pp: 189
2)Educare al pensiero creativo, modelli e strumenti per la scuola, la formazione e il lavoro. Autori: A. Antonietti, S. Molteni. Erickson, pp 415
3) selected articles (STUDIUM)