Journal of East China Normal University(Educational Sciences) ›› 2024, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (1): 1-23.doi: 10.16382/j.cnki.1000-5560.2024.01.001

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Theoretical Foundations and Practical Strategies of Developing Creative Talent

David Yun Dai   

  1. University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, New York 12222, USA
  • Accepted:2023-10-11 Online:2024-01-01 Published:2023-12-28

Abstract:

The nurturing of creative talent is a significant and urgent matter. However, what constitutes creative talent, and how to identify and educate them-these issues still await good theoretical answers and practical guidance. This article is intended to address human creative potential in terms of how it develops and leads to creative accomplishments, and how educational and social interventions can be designed accordingly to identify, nurture, and culturally support the development of creative productivity. For the nature of creative talent, the article identifies five types of innovations and three types of creative talent. For identification, it is proposed that identification should be more dynamic and developmentally responsive. For nurturing creativity, a three-phase developmental and domain-specific approach is proposed. For cultural support, several issues are brought up as to what constitutes a creativity-friendly culture. Finally, the article proposes a set of five strategic considerations for implementing such a practical agenda, and for guiding policy, the article suggests four principles to follow, as well as precaution for conceptual traps that might hinder this line of work.

Key words: creative talent, typology of creativity, creative potential, intellectual development, talent identification, talent development, culture of innovation, education policy