21st-Century Creativity: How the P21 Frameworks Reflect the Four Principles of Creativity

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to bridge the fields of policy and creativity by determining how principles of creativity are incorporated into P21 frameworks. This empirical paper uses qualitative document analysis methods. Applying concepts from the conceptual and empirical literature on creativity, this paper reveals how the four principles of creativity (person,process, product, press) are reflected in English and STEM 21st century learning frameworks. The paper also explores the role of technology in teaching creativity while addressing the new set of standards.

Authors

• Sarah L. Woulfin, University of Connecticut

• Jiajun Guo, University of Connecticut