Second 21st Century Academic Forum Conference at Berkeley
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Session Description
Dr. Helen Hadani, Head of Research at the Center for Childhood Creativity, will explore seven critical components of creativity that are essential for children to develop as they learn to think creatively, work creatively with others, and implement innovations. The research presented outlines recommendations from a recently released paper, which integrates findings from more than 100 recent academic studies across neuroscience, psychology and education fields. Hands-on activities will be demonstrated throughout this session to illustrate practical recommendations for promoting imagination and originality, flexibility, decision-making, self-expression, collaboration, motivation and action.
Presenter Bio
As Head of Research for the Center for Childhood Creativity, Helen authors original research on creative thinking and child development including the Center’s white papers Shared Discoveries and Inspiring a Generation to Create. She launched and manages the Center’s onsite research lab at the Bay Area Discovery Museum and partners with U.C. Berkeley, Stanford University, and Mills College to conduct empirical research on cognitive, social and emotional development, with a focus on creative thinking and problem solving. She brings more than 15 years of experience in research and education settings, including years in the technology and toy industries conducting research with parents and children to develop innovative products at Hasbro, Apple, Leapfrog, and LEGO. Helen received her doctorate in Developmental Psychology from Stanford University and has taught at U.C. Davis and San Francisco State University. She is the co-author of a chapter on research and museum partnerships in the new book Relating Research and Practice: Cognitive Development in Museum Settings.
Dr. Helen Hadani, Head of Research at the Center for Childhood Creativity, will explore seven critical components of creativity that are essential for children to develop as they learn to think creatively, work creatively with others, and implement innovations. The research presented outlines recommendations from a recently released paper, which integrates findings from more than 100 recent academic studies across neuroscience, psychology and education fields. Hands-on activities will be demonstrated throughout this session to illustrate practical recommendations for promoting imagination and originality, flexibility, decision-making, self-expression, collaboration, motivation and action.
Presenter Bio
As Head of Research for the Center for Childhood Creativity, Helen authors original research on creative thinking and child development including the Center’s white papers Shared Discoveries and Inspiring a Generation to Create. She launched and manages the Center’s onsite research lab at the Bay Area Discovery Museum and partners with U.C. Berkeley, Stanford University, and Mills College to conduct empirical research on cognitive, social and emotional development, with a focus on creative thinking and problem solving. She brings more than 15 years of experience in research and education settings, including years in the technology and toy industries conducting research with parents and children to develop innovative products at Hasbro, Apple, Leapfrog, and LEGO. Helen received her doctorate in Developmental Psychology from Stanford University and has taught at U.C. Davis and San Francisco State University. She is the co-author of a chapter on research and museum partnerships in the new book Relating Research and Practice: Cognitive Development in Museum Settings.