EducationFrontiers in Psychology
Observation: unlocking, assessing, and nurturing creative problem solving
C. J. Maker and K. Bahar
Discover a practical approach to assess and foster creative problem solving by observing behavior. This article synthesizes 37 years of DISCOVER research—using performance- and play-based assessments across ages 3 to adult and multiple countries—and presents observable behaviors, activities, and methods educators can use. Research was conducted by C. June Maker and Kadir Bahar.
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