James C. Kaufman, PhD and Creativity

James C. Kaufman, PhD, is an Associate Professor at California State University. He has authored more than 100 papers and written or edited 12 books, including the recent International Handbook of Creativity (with Robert J. Sternberg) and Creativity and Reason in Cognitive Development. See his professional faculty Web page at Cal State.

Features with James C. Kaufman

Defining Creativity
By James C. Kaufman, PhD
For every question we might tackle, another thousand pop up. What is creativity? Chapter 1 excerpt from Creativity 101 (Springer Publishing Company, 2009).

Overview of the Book "Creativity 101"
Creativity 101 will be of special interest to students of psychology and anyone interested in creativity research, theories, definitions, manifestation, and measurement.

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Creativity Features

Creativity in Motion Lesson Plan: Challenge Station for Grades K-5
Challenge Stations provide fitness fun combined with creativity and collaboration that kids will love.

Interview with International Child Art Foundation's Ashfaq Ishaq
Ashfaq founded ICAF in 1997 “to harness children’s imagination for positive social change” based on the belief that “creativity and empathy are preconditions for a more just, prosperous and nonviolent world.”

Interview with Spills the Imp
Summon Spills when you’re feeling the nit-picky urge to over-edit and obsess, or when the demons of perfectionism rear their ugly heads.

Keeping Kids Active During Cold Weather
It's cold outdoors; your children are spending more time indoors and are less likely to be physically active. Want to get them moving again?

Creative Courage, Ice Skating, and Floppy Red Clown Shoes
What do you think about creative courage and going outside of your own comfort zone?