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2.7 Models of Creativity

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2.7 Models of Creativity

Several models have been proposed to explain how creativity works. These models

help students understand creativity as a systematic process rather than a random event.

2.7.1 The Four-Stage Model of Creativity

This classical model describes creativity as a process with four stages:

1. Preparation – Understanding the problem and gathering information
2. Incubation – Allowing ideas to develop subconsciously

3. Illumination – The moment of insight or idea generation

4. Verification – Testing and refining the idea
Computing Example: Algorithm Design

ˆ reparation: Studying the problem requirements P

ˆ ncubation: Thinking about possible approaches I
ˆ llumination: Discovering a new algorithm I

ˆ erification: Testing the algorithm with sample data V

2.7.2 Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Model

The CPS model emphasizes structured creativity and includes:

ˆ roblem identification P
ˆ dea generation I

ˆ dea evaluation I

ˆ mplementation I

Programming Example (Debugging):

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