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IX INTERNATIONAL CREATIVITY CONFERENCE "RESEARCH ON CREATIVITY AND ITS DEVELOPMENT"

(Riga, 12-13 November, 2004)

 

Riga, Imantas 7 linija, 1

Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy (RPIVA)

PROGRAMME

Plenary meeting

November 12, 1 p.m. – 4.30 p.m., the assembly hall

Chair: Prof. R.Bebre, Dr.psych., Head of the Creativity Centre

 

Opening Address by prof . Dace Markus, Dr.hab.philol., Rector of RPIVA

Peculiarities of the verbal and non-verbal (imaginative) creative thinking of primary school pupils.

Dr.psych., assist.prof . Ala Petrulite (Lithuania)

Direct perception and creativity in a child's language.

Dr. habil.philol., prof . Dace Markus

Romanian experience in teacher training – a pre-service teacher training course in developing creativity and reflective thinking.

Ph.D , Elena Seghedin (Romania)

Social constructivism of a teenager in the context of existentially semantic emotional experience.

Lecturer Valdis Turins

Creativity of primary school pupils: the developmental aspect.

Dr.paed., prof . Ludmila Lebedeva (Russia)

Creativity: constructive or destructive? Should creativity be focused? Creativity: letting a genie out of the bottle?

Dr.hab.phys., prof . Juris Zaíis

Creative abilities and the rational aspect.

Dr.hab.phys., prof . Juris Roberts Kalniòð

Do creative abilities require specific brain functions?

Dr.biol.h.c., asoc.prof . Jekabs Raipulis

Creology as a complex research of creativity.

Dr.psych., prof . Rita Bebre

Discussion.

4.30 p.m. – 5 p.m . Coffee break.

Book exhibition and sale.

5 p.m. – 7.30 p.m . Sessions in psychology (Room 310), pedagogy (Room 301), languages (Room 201) and music (Room 410) sections.

7.30 p.m. Get-together in the assembly hall.

 

13 November

10 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. Continuation of the work in individual sessions.

11.30 a.m. – 12.00, assembly hall, a session “Requirements for research papers in compliance with international standards”.

SECTION OF LANGUAGES

November 12, 5 p.m.- 7.30 p.m., Imantas 7 linija, 1, Room 201

Chair: Dr.paed., assist.prof. Diana Rumpite .

Creativity models and their use in teaching languages.

Mag.philol . Irina Surkova

Development of self-estimation skills of a motivated and creative language learner.

Mag.philol . Iveta Grinberga

Creative approach to learning autobiographies.

Dr.philol., assist.prof . Ilga Suplinska (Rezekne)

The role of projects in the development of students' imagination and creativity.

Mag.paed . Marija Antane

The role of a text in an integrated and creative acquisition of a language.

Dr.paed., assoc.prof . Jazeps Skesteris (Rezekne)

Introduction of the “Reading and writing for critical thinking” project in Latvia.

Mag.paed . Sandra Kalnina

Development of creativity in the acquisition of the compulsary study content in Latvian as a second language.

Mag. paed . Ligita Grigule

Mag. paed . Inga Pavula

Creative learning of the multicultural competence in language classes.

Dr.paed., assist.prof . Mara Dirba

Discussion

November 13, 10 a.m., Imantas 7 linija, 1, Room 308

2nd day of the work of the Section of Languages

Perception of movies as a means of activating cognition and stimulating creativity.

Mag.philol . Ilona Goldmane

Stimulation of a positive motivation as part of developing creativity.

Mag.philol . Inese Baltkalne

Creative use of new technologies in the language studies.

Mag. philol . Zigrida Vincela.

Enhancement of students' creativity in developing their writing skills in ESP.

Mag.paed . Ineta Luka.

The use of de Bono approach in stimulating creative thinking of students at English classes.

Dr.paed., assist. prof . Diana Rumpite

Discussion.

 

Sections of the conference

  • Psychology
  • Pedagogy
  • Language Teaching/Learning
  • Music

Working languages of the conference are Latvian, English and Russian.

Registration kindly requested by 20 September, 2004 (Registration Form attached).

 

Conference fee

10 Lats for participants from Latvia.

15 Lats for foreign participants (5 Lats extra payment for translation).

5 Lats for Bachelor and Master degree students as well as students of professional programs.

The conference fee covers organisational costs, publication of the article, conference bag, and participation at the welcoming party.

The conference fee with the name and surname of the participant, ID number and aim of payment (participation at IX international creativity conference) should be paid into the following bank account:

 

Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy

Reg. Nr. LV90000013697

Imantas 7. lînija 1, Riga, LV-1083

Latvijas banka VKRNC

Kods: LACBLV2X

Konta Nr. IBANLV37TREL2150200030100,   9th conference

 

Publication

A full text of the article in conformity with the requirements of the publishers, thoroughly edited, in two printed copies and on a diskette should be mailed or submitted on the day of the conference.

Address:

Prof. Rita Bebre, Zinatnes daïa

Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy

Imantas 7. linija 1, Riga, LV-1083, LATVIA

 

Structure of the article:

Information about the author, title, abstract, key words, text of the article, list of references, title of the article and a summary in Latvian and English.

 

Layout requirements

The article should not exceed 10 pages including the List of references and an abstract in the language of the article (up to 100 words) and a summary in a foreign language (in Latvian and English) at the end of the article (up to 250 words).

The article should be in A4 format, laid out in one column with the following setup parameters: 2cm top and bottom margins, 2cm right margin and 2.5 cm left margin. Text editor Word,  Font – Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 spacing between lines, black and white drawings and tables.

Each passage should begin with 1cm indention.

Author’s name, surname                    12pt, Bold

Institution, country                             12pt, Bold

Title                                                    14pt, Bold, All Caps

Abstract                                             12pt, Italic

Key words                                         12pt, Italic

Text of the article                              12pt, Normal

Literature                                           10pt, Normal

Summaries                                         10pt, Normal

References in the text should be given in round brackets and should include the author’s surname and the year of publication.

The List of references should be given at the end of the article in an alphabetic order, starting with sources in Latvian, followed by works written in other languages using the Latin alphabet, and finally those in the Cyrillic alphabet, if any.

In the List of references the number of page(s) of the source used should be indicated.

 

We request the authors to observe the deadlines of registration and to submit their articles in time. Contributions that are not submitted in time will not be accepted for publication.

We wish you good luck and every success.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee:

Prof. Rita Bebre, Dr.psych., Head of the Creativity Centre, Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy; e-mail: ritabebre@hotmail.com

Assist. prof. Diana Rumpite, Dr.paed, Chairperson of the Languages Section; e-mail: lvasa@latnet.lv; phone + 371 9459164

Fax: 7808034   Kr.c.

Registration form

 

VIII INTERNATIONAL CREATIVITY CONFERENCE “DEVELOPMENT AND STRUCTURE OF A CREATIVE INDIVIDUALITY”

November 7-8, 2003

Riga, 72 Brivibas Street

Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy (RPIVA)

PROGRAMME

Plenary meeting, the Main Hall, 3rd floor

November 7, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Chair: Prof. Rita Bebre, Dr.psych.

Opening Address by Juris Stabins, Dr.paed., Rector of RPIVA

Address by Rita Bebre, Dr.psych., Head of the Creativity Centre, RPIVA


Creative Self-realization of an Educator in the Chosen Professional Field.

V.Bagirjane, Mag. paed. (Daugavpils, Latvia)

The Crisis of Creativity: Liminality and the Creative Grown-Up.

Dr.E.Govan, D.Munt, (London, UK)

The Stimulating and Hindering Factors in Developing an Individual’s Creativity at a Tertiary Institution.

I.Akmenlauka, Mag.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

The Illusion of Identity in Lacanian Discourse.

V.Majka, Mag.philol., (Katowice, Poland)

Creativity as an Important Factor in Ensuring Psychological Comfort and Health of Schoolchildren.

A.Petrulyte, Dr.psych. (Vilnius, Lithuania)

Difference in the Abilities of Boys and Girls in Groups of Average and Excellent Learning Capacity.

Dr. V.Leman, Dr.I.Juling, Dr.M.Kort, Dr.H.Knoph (Magdeburg, Germany)

Diverse and Common Abilities of Exceptionally Gifted Pupils in Different School Environments.

Dr.M.Kort, Dr. V.Leman, Dr. I.Juling (Magdeburg, Germany)

Stimulation of Students’Creativity through Teaching English.

D.Rumpite, Dr.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

Development of a Creative Individuality in the Cultural Environment of Jaunpiebalga (Latvia).

I.Ilyuchonoka, Mg.paed. (Riga, Latvia)
M.Sile, Dr.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

4 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. Coffee break.

Book exhibition and sale. Presentation of the collection of scientific articles “Creative Personality”, Volumes 2 and 3.

4.30 p.m. Sessions in Psychology (Main Hall), Pedagogy (Room 509), Languages (Room 514) and Music (Room 302) Sections


SECTION OF PSYCHOLOGY

Chair: Rita Bebre, Prof., Dr.psych.

November 7, 4.30 p.m., 72 Brivibas St., Main Hall

Manifestation of Creativity in the Identity Development of Pre-school Children.

I.Lika, Dr.psych. (Liepaja, Latvia)

The Role of Childhood Years in the Development of the Personality of an Artist and His Creative Work.

R.Bebre, Dr.psych. (Riga, Latvia)

Intellectual Giftedness as a Problem to a Child and a Society.

L.Cernova, Mag.psych. (Riga, Latvia)

The Interrelation Between the Indicators of Teachers’ Creativity and Self-realization.

K.Otzule, I.Linde (Riga, Latvia)

Creative Activity in the Professional Training Process.

J.Mihejeva, Dr.psych. (Liepaja, Latvia)

Interaction between the Educator and Students in the Study Process.

E.Gintere, Mag.psych. (Liepaja, Latvia)

Analysis of a Creative Curriculum Stimulating the Maturity of Teenagers’ Personality.

I.Sabiene (Siauliai, Lithuania)

Creative Interpretation of Cubism and Post-impressionism in the Works by 6 – 16 Year-Old Pupils.

M.Ruzgite, Mag.art. (Siauliai, Lithuania)

The Importance of Using Creativity Development Techniques and Opportunities for Development of a Creative Personality in the Study Process.

G.Pokratniece, Mag.psych. (Riga, Latvia)

Individual Approach in a Sports Training.

A.Abele, Dr.paed., Mag.psych. (Riga, Latvia)

The Connection between the Age and the Pro-active Behaviour Models in the Everyday Life of Soldiers of the National Armed Forces (NAF) and Rescuers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).

J.Meksh, Mag.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

Connection between Advertising Activities and the Development of a Creative Individuality.

M.Veide, Dr.psych. (Riga, Latvia)

Discussion.


SECTION OF PEDAGOGY

Chair: Inese Jurgena, Dr.paed.

November 7, 4.30 p.m., 72 Brivibas St., Room 509

Development of Pedagogical Creativity in the Study Process.

A.Samusevicha, Dr.paed (Liepaja, Latvia)

Problems of Developing Creativity of Primary School Pupils.

R.Poceviciene, Dr.paed. (Siauliai, Lithuania)

Creative Personality from the Point of View of a Teacher and a Pupil.

L.Vilkiene, Dr.hum. (Vilnius, Lithuania)

Early Childhood Education as a Factor in the Development of a Creative Personality.

E.Vahter, Mag.art. (Tallinn, Estonia)

The Values of an Educator and their Reflection in the Context of Stimulating Pupils’ Creativity.

D.Liegeniece, Dr.habil.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

Improvisation of Movements as a Facilitating Factor in the Development of Creativity of Pre-school Children.

D.Bindere, Mag.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

Creativity and its Role in Professional Training of Teachers.

A.Vizinya-Nilsena, Dr.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

Development of Creative Independence of Pupils in their Artistic Activities.

V.Skutans, Mag.paed., G.Zavadska, Mag.paed., T.Minakova, Mag.paed. (Daugavpils, Latvia)

Mathematical Games and Development of Creative Abilities.

I.Veilande, Mag.math. (Riga, Latvia)

Development of Creativity in Sports Classes at a Secondary School.

Z.Vazne, Mag.paed., J.Grants, Dr.paed., I.Silavs, Mag.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

Stimulation of Creativity to Improve the Professional Skills of Sports Coaches.

A.Fernate, Mag.paed., Z.Vazne, Mag.paed., J.Grants, Dr.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

Discussion.


SECTION OF LANGUAGES

Chair: Diana Rumpite, Dr.paed.

November 7, 4.30 p.m., 72 Brivibas St., Room 514

The Pedagogical Technology Used to Develop a Creative Personality in Teaching/Learning Foreign Languages at a Tertiary Institution.

M.Kaltigina, Dr.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

I.Gode-Sokolova, Mag.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

Second Language in the Mind.

N.Miteva, Dr.philol. (Moscow, Russia)
L.Alexandrova, Dr.philol. (Moscow, Russia)

Teaching to Read English Punctuation Marks Creatively

E.Mikhaylovskaya, Dr.philol. (Moscow, Russia)

Collaborative Learning as a Component of the Development of Creativity in Teaching ESP.

R.Jocaite, Dr.paed. (Siauliai, Lithuania)

Creative Aspects of Translation.

I.Surkova, Mag.philol. (Riga, Latvia)

Creative Tasks for Training Correct Pronunciation.

I.Kruopiene, Dr.philol.(Vilnius, Lithuania)

Simulation of Reality in Language Teaching.

V.Kaladite, Mag.philol. (Vilnius, Lithuania)

Creative Tasks as Tools for Developing Students’ Language Skills.

I.Luka, Mag.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

The Role of Writing Poetry in Developing Creativity.

R.Shuplinska, Dr.philol. (Rçzekne, Latvia)

The Role and Creative Mastering of Translation Skills in the Bachelor Studies of the Philology of Modern Languages.

R.Beldava, Dr.philol. (Riga, Latvia)

Workshop. Best Gamer in the Classroom.

A.Sokol, Mag.philol. (Riga, Latvia)
J.Sokol, Mag.philol. (Riga, Latvia)

Workshop. Thinking about the Language.

E.Lasevich, Mag.philol. (Riga, Latvia)
A.Sokol, Mag.philol. (Riga, Latvia)

Creative Approach to the Transformation of J.Austen’s Novels into Screen Versions and Translations.

A.Leine, Mag.philol. (Riga, Latvia)

Discussion.


SECTION OF MUSIC

Chair: Maruta Sile, Dr.paed.

November 7, 4.30 p.m., 72 Brivibas St., Room 320

The Essence of Stimulating Creativity and the Tools for Creativity Development in Pre-school Children.

A.Lîduma, Dr.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

Music as an Important Factor in Developing Imagination of Pre-school Children.

M.Altenburga, Mag.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

Music at Integrated Lessons as a Facilitating Factor in the Creative Activity of Junior Primary School Pupils.

J.Jaunzeme, Mag.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

The Individual Creative Process as Part of Musical Interpretation in Performing Art.

S.Alaine (Riga, Latvia)

Development of Creativity through the Work as a Choir Conductor Within the Study Programme of Music Teachers at a Tertiary Institution

E.Znutinsh, Mag.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

Creativity as a Characteristic Feature of the Personality of Music Teacher O.Jakane.

E.Kupavska, L.Murniece, Dr.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

Creativity as the Cornerstone in the Pedagogical Activity of E.Berzinskis.

M.Lagzdinya, L.Murniece, Dr.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

The Creative Personality of Edgars Rachevskis as a Driving Force in National Culture.

L.Murniece, Dr.paed. (Riga, Latvia)

Discussion.



VII INTERNATIONAL CREATIVITY CONFERENCE "DIAGNOSTICS AND DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE INDIVIDUALITY"
was held on November 8, 2002.

Speakers from Lithuania, Estonia, Russia, Sweden, Poland and Latvia took part.


During informal talks the participants from different countries had a wonderful chance to establish closer contacts and share impressions.


PROGRAMME
Plenary Meeting in the Main Hall
November 8 from 1p.m.

Chair: R.Bebre. Dr.psych.
Address by Juris Stabins, Dr.paed., Rector of RPIVA.
Research into Teacher’s Creativity in Latvia.
         R.Bebre, Dr.psych.
The Role of Integrated Lessons in the Development of a Creative Individuality.
        E.Tiltiòa, Mag.paed.
Computer Corpora: their Role in Diagnostics and Development of Students’ Creativity.
        L.Baranova, Dr.philol. (Russia)
Creativity, Intellect and Progress of Pupils.
        A.Petrulite, Dr.psych. (Lithuania)
MEME – a New Paradigm in the Diagnostics of a Creative Individuality.
         A.Lasmanis, Dr.paed.
Development Route and Criteria of the Creative and Self-Creative Potential of an Individuality.
         L.Embrekta, Mag.paed.
Holistic Approach to the Development of a Creative Individuality.
         D.Liegeniece, Dr.habil.paed.
Development of Creative Thinking.
         J.Bulatova, doctoral student, University of Latvia
Problems of Diagnosing a Gifted Child.
         L.Chernova, doctoral student, University of Latvia
Theatre Sports as a Means for Developing a Creative Individuality.
         G.Birina, Master degree student, RPIVA
         A.Kacena, theatre producer
16.00 – 16.30 Coffee break
16.30 Work in 2 Sections: Psychology and Pedagogical Science (Room 514), Languages (Main Hall, 3 rd floor).

THE LANGUAGES SECTION

16.00 p.m. on Friday, November, 8 at 72 Brivibas Street, Main Hall
Chair: D.Rumpite, Dr.paed.
Workshop. How to Chew Grammar Creatively?
         A.Sokols, Mag.philol.
Workshop. Ever been to Mazuzu?
        E.Lasevich Bacc.philol.
        J.Galpern, Mag. Philol.
Creative Approach to Teaching Communicative Language Skills at School.
        A.Englund, Mag.philol.(Sweden)
The Message of Individuality in the “Harry Potter” Series by J.K.Rowling.
        D.Kovalewska, Mag.philol. (Poland)
Creative Approach in Poetic Appreciation.
        V.Zadornova, Dr.philol. (Russia)
Stimulating Creative Interaction between the Reader and the Text.
        D.Bulzgiene, Mag.philol. (Lithuania)
Creative Approach to Teaching Phraseology.
        I.Surkova, Dr.philol.
Perfection of Creativity by Using Pedagogical Technologies in the Process of Foreign Language Teaching at the University.
        M.Kaltigina, Dr.paed.
        M.Golde, Mag.paed.
Developing Students’ Creativity in English on the Basis of the Activity Theory.
        D.Rumpite, Dr.paed.

The conference was organized by the Creativity Centre of the Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy, but the work of the Languages Section - by the Latvian Language Teachers Association (LALT).