The effectiveness of improvisation in the development of creative thinking in dance education / La eficacia de la improvisación en el desarrollo del pensamiento creativo en la enseñanza y aprendizaje de la danza

Bibliographic Data

ID12486352
AuthorsChang Zhen (Hunan First Normal University, corresponding author), Zhen Chang (Hunan First Normal University)
Year2024
Volume36
Issue3
Pages746-764
Publication date2024-09-17
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCulture and Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1135-6405 • E-ISSN: 1578-4118
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1177/11356405241280165
OpenAlexW4402567629
LanguageES
References cited35

This paper investigates the effectiveness of improvisation in creative thinking development in dance education. The study used the experimental method, which implies conducting a survey and identifying the level of creative thinking development. The following methods were used to study the level of creativity: the Reisman Diagnostic Assessment of Creativity method, Assessment of the creative potential of an individual, The Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT). The study was conducted at the School of Music and Dance at Hunan First Normal University. A total of 561 students participated in the study. The findings show there is a statistically significant ( p < .05) difference between the students’ self-assessment of creativity and their level of creativity, instructors’ selected expertise, knowledge level, professional competencies and skills as the primary criteria. The results of the pre-test and post-test show that the indicators of the high level increased from 51% to 61%, and the average level from 27% to 34%. Low-level indicators, on the contrary, decreased from 12% to 5

Art · Creative thinking · Creativity · Dance · Humanities · Improvisation · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Test (biology · Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking · Visual arts · Art Education and Development · Creativity in Education and Neuroscience · Diverse Music Education Insights · Psychology · Social Psychology