An interview with Dr. Joanne Foster: igniting creativity in childhood and beyond

Authors

  • Michael F. Shaughnessy Author

Keywords:

Joanne Foster , Creativity, Giftedness

Abstract

The nurturing of creativity and talent seems increasingly apparent and needed. In this interview, Dr. Joanne Foster calls on several decades of experience working with teachers, parents and children to foster the creative potential of children. She discusses the elements that promote creativity and enhance the development and learning of the child. Some suggestions for future reference are noted.

Author Biography

  • Michael F. Shaughnessy

    Prof.Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy is currently Professor of Educational Studies at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico USA. He has served as Editor in Chief of Gifted Education International and can be reached electronically at Michael.Shaughnessy@enmu.edu. His orcid i.d. is 0000 0002 1877 1319. His current research interests include talent development and intellectual assessment as well as the role of personality in giftedness, talent and creativity.

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Published

2024-09-30

How to Cite

An interview with Dr. Joanne Foster: igniting creativity in childhood and beyond. (2024). Journal of Gifted Education and Creativity, 11(3). https://www.jgedc.org/index.php/jgedc/article/view/5