期刊名称：Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association
出版年度：2017
期号：Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) Conference- June 4-7, 2017 University of Toronto
出版社：The Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA)
摘要：There is a noted disparity between the open-ended problem solving skills required of engineers, and the creative thinking skills possessed by graduating engineering students. Barriers to creativity exist, often grounded in students’ difficulty with an open-minded approach and a lack of internal motivation to engage in creative thinking.
Extra-curricular activities (particularly the creative and performing arts) could be viewed as opportunities for students to incrementally combat fears that hinder creative thinking. Are students involved in certain extra-curricular activities more confident in their capacity to successfully engage in creative thinking or problem solving?
There is limited research literature regarding the potential relationship between creative arts activities and creativity in engineering students. A thorough understanding of this relationship could provide a means to build confidence in creative ability throughout undergraduate engineering, improving the intrinsic motivation of a student to engage in creative thinking.
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