Re-discovering the arts: the impact of engagement in a natural environment upon pre-service teacher perceptions of creativity

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Jones, Janice K.. 2013. "Re-discovering the arts: the impact of engagement in a natural environment upon pre-service teacher perceptions of creativity." Thinking Skills and Creativity. 8 (1), pp. 102-108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2012.08.001
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Re-discovering the arts: the impact of engagement in a natural environment upon pre-service teacher perceptions of creativity

ERA Journal ID124448
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AuthorJones, Janice K.
Journal TitleThinking Skills and Creativity
Journal Citation8 (1), pp. 102-108
Number of Pages7
Year2013
Place of PublicationOxford, United Kingdom
ISSN1871-1871
1878-0423
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2012.08.001
Abstract

Australian national statements describing a quality 21st century education prioritize creativity and sustainability as essentials for global and economic survival and for individual wellbeing. However, data gathered from 114 pre-service teachers commencing undergraduate study indicates their limited experience and skills in the arts, and lack of confidence in their personal creativity. 88 of the group experienced 3 weeks' of arts workshops in a safe natural context, a Japanese Garden. Groups used the natural environment as a stimulus and resource for group problem solving. The study findings indicate that many respondents
had experienced a lack of contact with nature during their formal years of schooling (Jones, 2011), and that immersive learning experience in safe natural environments had
positive impacts upon their wellbeing and perceptions of personal creativity. Respondents reported deep absorption and 'flow' experiences (Csikszentmihalyi, 1997), more positive perceptions of their personal creativity, the removal of barriers to group problem solving and enhanced confidence in the arts.

Keywordsarts; creativity; dialogic learning; group processes for learning; natural environments; teacher education; thinking skills
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020520406. Sensory processes, perception and performance
390307. Teacher education and professional development of educators
390101. Creative arts, media and communication curriculum and pedagogy
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Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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