Abstract

JARAMILLO RODRIGUEZ, Mónica Ivone  and  CEVALLOS CHAMBA, Darío Gonzalo. Analysis of Strategies Used in Cultural and Artistic Education for the Development of Creative Thinking. Rev. Sci. [online]. 2024, vol.9, n.33, pp.341-360.  Epub May 09, 2025. ISSN 2542-2987.  https://doi.org/10.29394/scientific.issn.2542-2987.2024.9.33.16.341-360.

Cultural and Artistic Education (CAE) is essential for cognitive development. This research analyzes CAE teaching strategies that promote creative thinking in 12 seventh-grade students from the “Primero de Mayo” Educational Unit in Zumba, Ecuador. An exploratory methodology with a mixed approach (qualitative-quantitative) was implemented, applying a quantitative-qualitative survey to students and a literature review on creative thinking strategies. Results reveal that all students recognize the importance of CAE in developing their creativity, identifying drawing and painting as the most effective strategies, generating high motivation (91,7%) to explore new ideas. The study concludes that, despite rural context limitations, developing creative thinking through accessible and contextualized strategies is feasible, showing significant improvements in students' creative abilities. Experimental research is recommended to establish correlations between creative thinking and academic performance, as well as to deepen related concepts such as divergent and lateral thinking.

Keywords : teaching strategies; creative thinking; arts education; pedagogical innovation; cognitive development.

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