DEVELOPMENT OF THE CREATIVE POTENTIAL OF TEENAGERS IN A CHILDREN'S CAMP
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https://doi.org/10.24234/journalforarmenianstudies.v1i72.237Keywords:
creativity, teenager, youth camp, game, teamwork, project-based learning, emotional developmentAbstract
Developing adolescent creativity is a multi-layered process that requires a systematic approach. Creative thinking is formed through the interaction of cognitive, emotional, and social factors.
The educational and family environments must work together to foster a supportive culture that encourages independent thinking, questioning, and the testing of new ideas. Digital trends must be transformed into a developmental platform, fostering a culture of media literacy and responsible creativity.
Youth camps are an exceptional venue for developing adolescent creativity. The combination of sociocultural, playful, and project-based approaches provides comprehensive educational and developmental opportunities.
The camp environment fosters self-expression, teamwork, and problem-solving in innovative ways.
Creativity is shaped by both individual abilities and sociocultural factors.
Thus, developing adolescent creativity is not only a psychological or pedagogical issue, but also part of a social value system aimed at shaping an innovative and confident generation.
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