Answer to Question 1
There is a strong relationship between affective development and the creative development of children. Some of the characteristics described by many writers include curiosity, risk-taking, and creative imagination. The arts provide a positive way to support affective development because children have opportunities to express their ideas, build their confidence, share feelings, and find ways to deal with their emotions. Using the arts to support social-emotional development will have a tremendous impact on creative thinking as well as in other areas of learning.
Answer to Question 2
Intrinsic motivation refers to the interest and desire to work on something even though there are no external rewards. Many creative projects and problem solving activities do not have rewards of money or distinction. Often, the task requires persistence because the work is difficult. So the person must be self-motivated to be able to complete the task without expecting a physical reward. Their personal reward is in knowing that they have solved the problem or created an aesthetically beautiful work.
A hypothetical model of the process of cell-wall expansion.
Interventions to promote safety for children
Development Indicators
Sustainability and Sustainable Development
Rhythmic leaf movements by a young bean plant (Phaseolus).
Development of the Dungeness crab (Cancer magister). The crabs live for 8 to 10 years.