Intervention Program on Adolescent's Creativity Representations and Academic Motivation

Authors

  • Maria de Fátima Morais Universidade do Minho
  • Saul Neves de Jesus Universidade do Algarve
  • Ivete Azevedo Universidade do Minho
  • Alexandra M. Araújo Universidade do Minho
  • João Viseu Universidade do Algarve

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-43272562201502

Abstract

Creativity and its promotion are widespread concerns in education. However, few efforts have been made to implement intervention programs designed to promote creativity and other related aspects (e.g., academic motivation). The Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI), aimed for training creativity representations and creative problem solving skills in young people, has been one of the most implemented programs. This intervention's materials and activities were adapted for Portuguese students, and a longitudinal study was conducted. The program was implemented during four months, in weekly sessions, by thirteen teachers. Teachers received previous training for the program and during the program's implementation. Intervention participants included 77 Basic and Secondary Education students, and control participants included 78 equivalent students. Pretest-posttest measures of academic motivation and creativity representations were collected. Results suggest a significant increase, in the intervention group, in motivation and the appropriate representations of creativity. Practical implications and future research perspectives are presented.

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Published

2015-12-01

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Intervention Program on Adolescent’s Creativity Representations and Academic Motivation . (2015). Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto), 25(62), 289-298. https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-43272562201502