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| Divergent Thinking | 1 |
| Elementary Secondary Education | 1 |
| Imagination | 1 |
| Problem Solving | 1 |
| Realism | 1 |
| Teacher Attitudes | 1 |
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| English Journal | 1 |
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| Young, Linda Payne | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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Peer reviewedYoung, Linda Payne – English Journal, 2003
Argues that the real problem in schools and in society as a whole is not the lack of imagination, but that excessive imagination is running wild. Considers how someone whose imagination is out of control can still be a "convergent" thinker, believing there is only one answer or solution to a dilemma or problem. (SG)
Descriptors: Divergent Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Imagination, Problem Solving
