title: Improving the creative process: Analysis of the effects of divergent thinking techniques and domain specific knowledge on creativity

authors: Kilgour, A. Mark

subjects: creative process

abstract: Although creativity may be a subjective construct that we can not evaluate independently of the domain, we may be able to objectively measure a person’s creative thinking processes. The difficulty is that current tests are unable to provide consistent evaluations of individual creative thinking abilities with strong external validity. It is contended that this may be due in part to the measurement constructs being a measure of cognitive processing strategy choice rather than inherent creative thinking abilities alone. Additionally, domain specific knowledge factors may influence creative thinking processes and measures. This article combines a review of the literature with the findings of qualitative research undertaken at two of the world’s leading advertising agencies to identify whether creative thinking techniques, and domain specific knowledge when primed, are key factors influencing creative outcomes. Finally, it develops a creative thinking research instrument that incorporates the findings. Factor and regression analyses were undertaken on the quantitative data with 10 variables loading onto two factors and accounting for more than 60% of the variance explained. Further findings and implications are discussed in the article.

text: Improving the creative process: Analysis of the effects of divergent thinking techniques and domain specific knowledge on creativity Although creativity may be a subjective construct that we can not evaluate independently of the domain, we may be able to objectively measure a person’s creative thinking processes. The difficulty is that current tests are unable to provide consistent evaluations of individual creative thinking abilities with strong external validity. It is contended that this may be due in part to the measurement constructs being a measure of cognitive processing strategy choice rather than inherent creative thinking abilities alone. Additionally, domain specific knowledge factors may influence creative thinking processes and measures. This article combines a review of the literature with the findings of qualitative research undertaken at two of the world’s leading advertising agencies to identify whether creative thinking techniques, and domain specific knowledge when primed, are key factors influencing creative outcomes. Finally, it develops a creative thinking research instrument that incorporates the findings. Factor and regression analyses were undertaken on the quantitative data with 10 variables loading onto two factors and accounting for more than 60% of the variance explained. Further findings and implications are discussed in the article.

year: 2006

title: Initial consultation report for the redesign of the early childhood degree at the University of Waikato

authors: Kahuroa, Raella

abstract: In mid-2023 a redesigned early childhood education (ECE) Bachelor of Teaching degree was proposed. An extensive consultation with the ECE sector, and related special interest groups, was undertaken to support the redesign proposal. The initial consultation period, undertaken with ECE settings, primary schools, and stakeholder organisations took place between June 2023 – October 2023.

text: Initial consultation report for the redesign of the early childhood degree at the University of Waikato In mid-2023 a redesigned early childhood education (ECE) Bachelor of Teaching degree was proposed. An extensive consultation with the ECE sector, and related special interest groups, was undertaken to support the redesign proposal. The initial consultation period, undertaken with ECE settings, primary schools, and stakeholder organisations took place between June 2023 – October 2023.

year: 2023-10

title: Behind the label: Complexities of identifying Māori whānau in an away from home hospital transfer

authors: Masters-Awatere, Bridgette

subjects: Māori whānau

abstract: This paper highlights two methodological issues that arose for a group of Māori researchers during the first few months of a Māori CoRE funded project. The issues were in relation to defining 1) the evolving construction of Māori whānau in New Zealand, and 2) an away from home hospital transfer. Through the process of reflexive practice about our knowledge constructs the research team highlight some of the complexities that we as indigenous researchers had to navigate when working within a cultural context. We describe the details of the Hospital Transfers project and reflect on the learning experienced during the pilot interview phase of a three year project.

text: Behind the label: Complexities of identifying Māori whānau in an away from home hospital transfer This paper highlights two methodological issues that arose for a group of Māori researchers during the first few months of a Māori CoRE funded project. The issues were in relation to defining 1) the evolving construction of Māori whānau in New Zealand, and 2) an away from home hospital transfer. Through the process of reflexive practice about our knowledge constructs the research team highlight some of the complexities that we as indigenous researchers had to navigate when working within a cultural context. We describe the details of the Hospital Transfers project and reflect on the learning experienced during the pilot interview phase of a three year project.

year: 2017