فاعلية برنامج تدريبي للخيال الإبداعي في تنمية القدرات الإبداعية عند الأطفال من عمر (7-8)‎ سنوات

Abstract EN

This study aimed at identifying the efficiency of a training program for creative imagination in developing the creative abilities of (7-8) years old children.

The study sample consists of (100) gradetwo students, selected randomly and divided into two experimental groups and two control groups.

A Creativity Assessment Packet (CAP) was used as pre- and post- tests.

The results of (ANCOVA) showed statistical differences at the level of(0.05=α) on the Packet between the performance of experimental and control groups in favor of the experimental groups at the overall dimensions and its sub-dimensions excluding the Fluent thinking; Flexible thinking; and Complexity dimensions according to parents' point of view.

Furthermore, there are no significant differences at (0.05=α) according to gender at the overall dimensions and its sub-dimensions excluding the Fluent and Flexible thinking dimensions in favor of females, and on the original thinking dimension in favor of males on the divergent thinking scale.

In addition, results revealed differences on the interaction between the group and gender in the case of the Fluent, Flexible and Elaborative thinking dimensions on the divergent thinking scale; while differences appeared in the complexity dimension and the open question dimension on the Williams scale.

Based on the findings, the researcher suggested several recommendations