This mixed methods study investigated the effectiveness of a novel educational framework, Creative Teacher Preparation (CTP), in enhancing the creative teaching abilities of undergraduate education students during field-based learning. The study focused on pre-service teachers enrolled in an undergraduate program designed for initial certification. The CTP framework is a synthesis of Lin's Creative Pedagogy and elements from traditional teacher preparation models. Within the CTP framework, teacher candidates engaged in an eight-week seminar designed to improve their understanding of creative pedagogy and prepare them to implement creative teaching strategies during field-based learning. Employing an bb, the study consisted of two phases: an initial phase utilizing semi-structured interviews and field notes for data collection, followed by a final phase using a modified version of the Creativity Fostering Teacher Behaviors Index (CFTBIndex) (Soh, 2000). A control group was also observed to assess the statistical significance of the impact of the CTP framework, implemented through the eight-week seminar, on participants' creative teaching approaches. Emergent themes from the data revealed the benefits of integrating the CTP framework within a teacher preparation context. These include the frameworks' ability to support peer collaboration, one-on-one meetings with teacher educators, the development of creative pedagogical content knowledge, and teacher candidates' ability to make connections between the content and their future practice. Quantitative analysis found a significant relationship between participation in the seminar sessions and teacher candidates' implementation of lessons featuring opportunities for K-12 students to engage with a variety of materials under varied conditions. This study contributes to the body of research focusing on creative pedagogy and its use within teacher preparation contexts. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]