Creativity is a mysterious process, the basis of which psychologists strive to understand for many years.
Psychoanalysis, starting with Sigmund Freud, tried to explain the craving for creative expression through the concept of sexual energy. Behavioralists considered it to be nothing more than a fixed mode of behavior. And existential psychologists considered the creative process as an attempt to go beyond the usual framework of our existence.
In general, the psychology of creativity is currently trying to answer the question of how to find or find talent, on what factors it depends.
Most schools converge on one. Creative abilities are not limited only to the ability to draw beautifully or to play musical instruments well. They imply the ability to use past experience to create completely new knowledge, the ability to move into the unknown, to new levels of awareness of reality.
Thus, the psychology of creativity sees as its main task the creation of conditions so that a person can make such transitions in his mind. And, of course, the development of these abilities begins in childhood.
Education in kindergartens and schools
Unfortunately, the traditional education in children's GBOU is based on instilling in children standard patterns of behavior. The psychology of creativity is practically not studied at all here, although the compulsory program includes such classes. The main task of schools is to educate a child in accordance with generally accepted concepts, and not at all in revealing his creative potential.
Currently, there are alternative areas in pedagogy that are aimed at developing the hidden talents and capabilities of children.
School of Maria Montessori
This is a very famous and beloved by many areas in pedagogy, claiming that every child is a creative person. You just need to help him find himself.
In classes in Montessori groups, a special environment is created where children need to go beyond the usual actions and solutions to solve their problems. As a result, they learn to think outside the box, gain independence of judgment and can reveal their abilities. Of course, this method also has disadvantages. It is important that it takes into account not only the need to develop certain skills, but also the psychology of the child’s creativity.
If kindergartens or schools with different methods of teaching and upbringing do not meet the requirements of parents, they can independently deal with children, revealing their personality and talent.
Independent classes for the development of children
Studying creativity, psychology traditionally emphasizes the ability to think outside the box and the development of imagination. Currently, there are many games and exercises aimed at developing an unusual approach to solving problems. Fantasy toys are produced even for the smallest children.
The psychology of artistic creativity is exploring the possibility of perceiving color and form, and also answers the question of how to remove internal obstacles to the drawing process. Many schools have been created that allow not only learning to draw, but also changing internally, becoming a freer person. So, if you want your child to be able to draw and create truly unique works, you can offer him to start learning in one of these areas.
So, the psychology of creativity is exploring the possibilities of a person to go beyond the usual framework and assigned roles. This path is not easy, it can make a person both happy and unhappy. But if parents see unusual abilities in their child, they can help him to reveal them. However, it is worth warning that the choice of the life path is for the person himself, regardless of the opinion of even the closest people.