1. Implicit theories built by the didactics teachers from the UPEL-IPB

Abstract

The present paper refers to a research experience aiming to uncover the implicit theories about creativity generated by didactics teachers from the Department of Teachers’ Formation at the UPEL-IPB.  It was a qualitative research supported by ethnographic methodology. Social actors engaged to the research were didactics teachers from the UPEL-IPB. Techniques for data collection were participant observation, in-depth interviews and targeted testimonies. Findings revealed five (5) wide implicit theories about creativity: theory of creativity as a process, theory of creativity as environment, theory of creativity as a product, theory of creativity as a person and a whole theory of creativity. As a result, it may be concluded that the didactics teacher from the UPEL-IPB has unconsciously built theories about creativity which are a group of meaningful mental representations that shape a baggage of knowledge valuable for the understanding of processes related to creativity, teaching and learning.