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Exploring the effects of mediated learning approach on creative cognitive functions
Author
Ng, Wei Ling
Supervisor
Tan, Oon Seng
Abstract
This is a quasi-experimental probe with a pretest posttest experimental and gender-matched control group design that assessed the effectiveness of applying Structural Cognitive Modifiability (SCM) theory for an intervention programme. The aim is to improve creative cognitive functions in a small sample of (N=30) lower primary school children in an out-of-school setting in Singapore.
Following intervention, which consisted of 24 sessions (Total: 60 hours) of MICKI curriculum, statistically significant results were observed for majority of the constructs. Under Dependent Paired T Tests, significant t statistics were found for abstract reasoning and problem solving, fluency, elaboration, resistance to premature closure, abstractness of titles, creative strengths and the overall creativity index. For ANCOVA, significant F-ratios were found for originality, fluency, resistance to premature closure, abstractness of titles, creative strengths and the overall creativity index. Cohen’s d and Omega squares were calculated for effect sizes estimation. Qualitative case vignettes were illustrated to provide additional evidence for the effectiveness of this application approach
Following intervention, which consisted of 24 sessions (Total: 60 hours) of MICKI curriculum, statistically significant results were observed for majority of the constructs. Under Dependent Paired T Tests, significant t statistics were found for abstract reasoning and problem solving, fluency, elaboration, resistance to premature closure, abstractness of titles, creative strengths and the overall creativity index. For ANCOVA, significant F-ratios were found for originality, fluency, resistance to premature closure, abstractness of titles, creative strengths and the overall creativity index. Cohen’s d and Omega squares were calculated for effect sizes estimation. Qualitative case vignettes were illustrated to provide additional evidence for the effectiveness of this application approach
Date Issued
2009
Call Number
LB1590.3 Ng
Date Submitted
2009