Publication details for Prof Lynn NewtonNewton, D.P. & Newton,
L.D. (2009). Some student teachers' conceptions of creativity in
school science. Research in Science & Technological Education
27(1): 45-60. - Publication type: Journal papers: academic -
ISSN/ISBN: 0263-5143, 1470-1138 - DOI: 10.1080/02635140802658842
- Keywords: creativity; trainee teachers; elementary science;
conceptions - View online: Online version - Durham research
online: DRO record Author(s) from Durham Creativity is generally
considered to be something to encourage in young children. It
is, however, popularly associated more with the arts than with
the sciences. This study used phenomenographic analysis to
identify some primary school student teachers' conceptions of
creativity in school science lessons (a class of 16 final year
students on a degree course leading to qualified teacher status
in the UK). Their conceptions were narrow, focused mainly on
practical investigations of matters of fact, and included
misconceptions. Teacher train