"Creative thinking: Skill development framework. 2nd edition" by Jonathan Heard, Dara Ramalingam et al.
 

Publication Date

6-2025

Subjects

Creative thinking, Creativity, Generic skills, Frameworks, Definitions, Primary secondary education

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Version history

First published as: Ramalingam, D., Anderson, P., Duckworth, D., Scoular, C., & Heard, J. (2020). Creative Thinking: Skill Development Framework. Australian Council for Educational Research. ISBN 978-1-74286- 580-5

Revised edition published in January 2025

Abstract

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has reviewed the extensive literature on creative thinking and developed both a definition and a framework that synthesises and harmonises existing theory and research on creative thinking. This framework has been developed to address the challenges associated with teaching and assessing creative thinking. It outlines creative thinking processes along prescribed strands and aspects informed by a sound evidentiary basis. The aspects contained within the framework are designed to provide foci for teaching and the basis of assessment. ACER’s creative thinking framework identifies key factors that underpin the development of creative thinking with a focus on observable skills and teachable creative thinking strategies. A main aim of this framework is to support the development of assessments that can be delivered in the classroom and support teachers in developing and evaluating students’ creative thinking skills.

Place of Publication

Camberwell, Australia

Publisher

Australian Council for Educational Research

ISBN

978-1-74286-753-3

DOI

https://doi.org/10.37517/978-1-74286-753-3

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Creative Thinking_ Skill Development Framework.pdf (367 kB)
2020 version of the ACER Creative thinking skill development framework
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