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The Creativity of Korean Leaders and its Implications for Creativity Education *
Author(s) -
CHO YOUNSOON,
CHUNG HYE YOUNG,
CHOI KYOULEE,
SUH YEWON,
SEO CHOYOUNG
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the journal of creative behavior
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.896
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 2162-6057
pISSN - 0022-0175
DOI - 10.1002/j.2162-6057.2011.tb01429.x
Subject(s) - creativity , psychology , context (archaeology) , sociocultural evolution , teamwork , pedagogy , mathematics education , sociology , social psychology , political science , biology , paleontology , anthropology , law
This research explores the promoting elements of Korean leaders' creative achievements, and provides implications for creativity education which are suitable in the Korean sociocultural context. In‐depth interviews focusing on their school life and personal growth were held with twelve leaders, four each in the fields of science, humanities, and art. The results of these interviews revealed that a solid basis of basic knowledge, the ability to connect domains from experience in various fields, challenge, and social contribution were the promoting elements for creative achievement. In addition, permissive parents, psychological support from teachers, and horizontal relationships in organizations were affective. Thus, for promoting creativity in Korean education, the importance of knowledge‐base, shared values, teamwork, and teacher role are discussed.