Techniques to develop creativity

Experiment by Gujarathi Nalini Mohan (1992)
Applied Morphological Analysis in ' Scientific Creativity Training Programme'.
Preparing a Train: Three dimensional Matrix of 5 X 5 X 5 combinations=125

Introduction
Creativity is the highest order of Human Potential
It ensures that any nation meets its present and future needs.
In Indian context Creativity is often synonymous with Art and Entertainment, which is meant for the elite in society, not for the masses.
In all areas of life Principle of Reward and Punish reign high.
In order that there is inclusive growth and development especially at the grassroot level, teaching- learning process needs to use Creativity, which has the power of self- motivation and self –actualization.
Factors required for developing Creativity
Creativity depends on formation of 'Ideas'.
Ideas when put into action become 'Noble Ideas'.
Noble Ideas can be learned and adapted through incubation and application
Creativity is expressed as originality, sensitivity, imagination, flexibility, fluency, ingenuity, elaboration
Morphological Analysis
Developed by Fritz Zwicky ( 1969)
Creative adaptation of Matrix analysis conceived and practiced by Mathematicians
Involves study of two or more components
Focuses on Principles of Combination, Decomposition and Forced Association
Data is combined into new ways to discover original ideas or solutions
Uses a GRID or MATRIX

Five steps of Morphological Analysis
1. Concise formation of the Problem
2. Listing of the attributes for each parameter. All parameters have to be localized and analyzed
3. Construction of the Morphological Box or Multi-dimensional Matrix, which contains all potential solutions to given problem
4. Scrutinization and Evaluation of all solutions, within the Morphological Box w.r.t goals to be achieved
5. Selection and practical application of the optimally suitable solution.
Educational Implications
of Lateral thinking
Helps creative problem solving
Develops originality, Flexibility and elaboration
Helps design effective curriculum for all round growth of child
Trains in creative appreciation, creative perception, and divergent thinking
Helps design student centric teaching-learning processes
Creates sensitivity to situational problems, removes judgment /bias
Helps plan strategy with holistic view
Refines strange ideas into useful ones
Improves interpersonal skills, develops attributes like trust, confidence, openness, honesty etc.

Uses of Lateral Thinking
Intermediate Impossible
Random Juxtaposition
Reversal Method
Analogies
Deliberate generalization of alternatives
Different ways of looking at things
Practice Design
Challenging assumptions

Vertical Thinking
Is selective, analytical
Is Sequential
One ahs to be correct at every step
Moves only if there is direction
Uses negative to block-off certain pathways
Concentrates and excludes what is irrelevant
Categories, classification are fixed
Follows most likely path
Finite process
Lateral Thinking
Generative, proactive,
Can make jumps
May be wrong at some stage
Moves to generate direction
No negative in any function
Welcomes intrusion
Categories, Classifications not fixed
Explores least likely path
Probabilistic process

Lateral Thinking
Developed by Edward De Bono ( 1977)
Principles of Lateral Thinking:-
Recognition of dominant polarizing ideas
Search for different ways of looking at things
A relaxation of rigid control of vertical thinking
Use of Chance

We can best understand Lateral thinking by comparing it with Vertical Thinking.
Techniques to Develop Creativity
Morphological Analysis
And
Lateral thinking
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Educational Implications of Morphological Analysis
Creative Design of new products, services, tools.
Designing Curriculum to simultaneously meet 2 or more goals e.g. while teaching E.V.S , teacher can give Value education and Awareness about environment.
Training in Creative Research
Study effect of Teacher- Classroom variable like indirect and direct class control, classroom climate etc. on effectiveness of Teaching- learning process
Study of parameters like Motivation, reward, competition etc. in combination
Develops eye for detail and sensitivity
Enables Visualization of Broader Picture.
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