Creative Inquiry
From Ideation to Implementation
Will be published approx. on 1. November 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-4384-8612-3 (ISBN)
Description
Introduces both undergraduate students and general readers to the exploratory mindset and hands-on skills essential to the cultivation of creativity.
Creative Inquiry introduces both undergraduate students and general readers to the exploratory mindset and hands-on skills essential to the cultivation and implementation of new ideas. Using active learning, this book combines concise explanations and real-world examples with engaging exercises for readers to complete. The writing style is conversational, yet substantial, and the examples given reflect a wide range of disciplines, from early aeronautics and linguistics to zoology.
Creative Inquiry emphasizes the importance of direct experience, personal initiative, and the generation of new knowledge. Step by step, the exercises build the skills students need when they tackle the final self-designed Capstone project. Positioned at the end of major sections, five brief self-reflection papers are designed to help students assess their progress and revise their assignments. To encourage collaboration and strengthen metacognition, teams of three to six participants work together on these papers. This encourages an iterative mindset and provides extensive practice with writing. The appendix provides a lively and practical "Top Ten List" of writing strategies for students who need extra advice.
Creative Inquiry introduces both undergraduate students and general readers to the exploratory mindset and hands-on skills essential to the cultivation and implementation of new ideas. Using active learning, this book combines concise explanations and real-world examples with engaging exercises for readers to complete. The writing style is conversational, yet substantial, and the examples given reflect a wide range of disciplines, from early aeronautics and linguistics to zoology.
Creative Inquiry emphasizes the importance of direct experience, personal initiative, and the generation of new knowledge. Step by step, the exercises build the skills students need when they tackle the final self-designed Capstone project. Positioned at the end of major sections, five brief self-reflection papers are designed to help students assess their progress and revise their assignments. To encourage collaboration and strengthen metacognition, teams of three to six participants work together on these papers. This encourages an iterative mindset and provides extensive practice with writing. The appendix provides a lively and practical "Top Ten List" of writing strategies for students who need extra advice.
Reviews / Votes
"[This textbook] fosters a large amount of reflection on the process of pursuing new knowledge by means of creative thinking. I plan on adopting this book." - Mauro Carassai, California State University, NorthridgeMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Albany, NY
United States
Target group
College/higher education
US School Grade: From College Freshman to College Graduate Student
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
6 Tables, black and white; 28 Illustrations, color; 2 Illustrations, black and white; 6 Figures
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 212 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
299 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4384-8612-3 (9781438486123)
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E-Book
11/2021
1st Edition
State University of New York Press
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€76.99
Available for download
Person
Mary Stewart is Professor Emerita of Art at Florida State University. Her books include Launching the Imagination: A Comprehensive Guide to Basic Design.
Content
Preface
Module #1. Introduction
Rationale
Organization
Terminology
Module #2. Warm-Up Exercises
Warm-Up #1: Using Curiosity to Spark New Ideas
Warm-Up #2: Identifying the Variables
Warm-Up #3: Establishing the Criteria for Success
Self-Reflection #1: Warm-Up Exercises
Module #3. Creative Challenges
Challenge #1: Understanding User Needs
Challenge #2: Incremental and Transformative
Challenge #3: Problem Definition
Challenge #4: Targeted Research
Self-Reflection #2: Creative Challenges
Module #4. Six Ideation Strategies
Strategy #1: Convergent Thinking
Strategy #2: Divergent Thinking
Strategy #3: Analogical Thinking
Strategy #4: Technological or Material Transfer
Strategy #5: Associative Thinking
Strategy #6: Pattern Recognition
Module #5. Three Selection Strategies
Strategy #1: Expanding the Bandwidth
Strategy #2: Connecting Critical and Creative Thinking
Strategy #3: The Parts and the Puzzle
Self-Reflection #3: Idea Generation and Selection Strategies
Module #6: Developing a Capstone Project
Writing a Proposal
Four Proposal Examples
History
Engineering
Art
Computer Science
Iteration and Reiteration
Identifying and Overcoming Obstacles
Self-Reflection #4: Capstone Project
Module #7: Innovator Insights
Building a Better Business
Mark Breen
Problem Solving for Science Students
Ian Fogarty
An Interdisciplinary Approach in Medicine
Dr. Emily Pritchard
Hard Facts and Slippery Fictions
Jeremy Thomas Gilmer
From Building Housing to Rebuilding Lives
Dr. Jill Pable
Storytelling and Social Change
Liz Canner
From Colony to Collaborative Community
Christine Nieves
Self-Reflection #5: A Personal Board of Advisors
Module #8: From Coursework to Career
Tried And True Internship Strategies
Stephanie Vivorito with editing by Mary Stewart
Appendix: Ten Easy Ways to Strengthen Your Writing
Overall Structure
Writing Style
Finally
Glossary
Notes
Further Resources
Books
Podcasts
Sample Academic Programs, Centers, and Institutes
Index
About the Author
Module #1. Introduction
Rationale
Organization
Terminology
Module #2. Warm-Up Exercises
Warm-Up #1: Using Curiosity to Spark New Ideas
Warm-Up #2: Identifying the Variables
Warm-Up #3: Establishing the Criteria for Success
Self-Reflection #1: Warm-Up Exercises
Module #3. Creative Challenges
Challenge #1: Understanding User Needs
Challenge #2: Incremental and Transformative
Challenge #3: Problem Definition
Challenge #4: Targeted Research
Self-Reflection #2: Creative Challenges
Module #4. Six Ideation Strategies
Strategy #1: Convergent Thinking
Strategy #2: Divergent Thinking
Strategy #3: Analogical Thinking
Strategy #4: Technological or Material Transfer
Strategy #5: Associative Thinking
Strategy #6: Pattern Recognition
Module #5. Three Selection Strategies
Strategy #1: Expanding the Bandwidth
Strategy #2: Connecting Critical and Creative Thinking
Strategy #3: The Parts and the Puzzle
Self-Reflection #3: Idea Generation and Selection Strategies
Module #6: Developing a Capstone Project
Writing a Proposal
Four Proposal Examples
History
Engineering
Art
Computer Science
Iteration and Reiteration
Identifying and Overcoming Obstacles
Self-Reflection #4: Capstone Project
Module #7: Innovator Insights
Building a Better Business
Mark Breen
Problem Solving for Science Students
Ian Fogarty
An Interdisciplinary Approach in Medicine
Dr. Emily Pritchard
Hard Facts and Slippery Fictions
Jeremy Thomas Gilmer
From Building Housing to Rebuilding Lives
Dr. Jill Pable
Storytelling and Social Change
Liz Canner
From Colony to Collaborative Community
Christine Nieves
Self-Reflection #5: A Personal Board of Advisors
Module #8: From Coursework to Career
Tried And True Internship Strategies
Stephanie Vivorito with editing by Mary Stewart
Appendix: Ten Easy Ways to Strengthen Your Writing
Overall Structure
Writing Style
Finally
Glossary
Notes
Further Resources
Books
Podcasts
Sample Academic Programs, Centers, and Institutes
Index
About the Author