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Brainstorming as idea generation with deferred evaluation for developing creative thinking

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Description

The article presents brainstorming as a teaching method in which ideas are generated without immediate evaluation: "brainstorming is a way of bringing ideas without consideration of their evaluation", with evaluation postponed to the end of the session. It is characterized as working on the flow of ideas without criticism, speeding thinking, breaking deadlock, and challenging minds, and as encouraging all participants to contribute to teamwork. The article uses this account to frame brainstorming as a way to develop creative thinking and positive learner participation.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

  • Postponement of evaluation to the end of the session rather than abandoning evaluation

Constraints

  • The article notes brainstorming is not guaranteed to produce new ideas

Target Learners

  • Sixth-grade students in public schools

Learning Goals

  • Creative thinking
  • English grammar achievement

Claims

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Key Sources

  • Nibal Abdelkarim Mousa Malkawi & Mona Smadi. (2018). The Effectiveness of Using Brainstorming Strategy in the Development of Academic Achievement of Sixth Grade Students in English Grammar at Public Schools in Jordan. International Education Studies, 11(3). https://doi.org/10.5539/ies.v11n3p92
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title Brainstorming as idea generation with deferred evaluation for developing creative thinking
description The article presents brainstorming as a teaching method in which ideas are generated without immediate evaluation: "brainstorming is a way of bringing ideas without consideration of their evaluation", with evaluation...
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