The development of creativity in the service of education for humanistic values (A contribution to the education of children at school age in an after-school clubs)

The thesis is focused on development of creative thinking in elementary school age education in after school clubs. At the beginning, the author deals with the basic principles of humanism and with the education to its values, i. e. the values of being, giving and having. Then she defines the creativity and the factors that contribute to its development and to the development of creative thinking. She characterizes the after school clubs, their objective and function, time organization, and also the psychological development of a child in elementary school age. The education in after school clubs can develop one´s humanity especially by stressing the creative reflection on interpersonal relations and communication in a serene environment. Inspiration for such a development can be found in various methods. The author concentrates on method of Brainstorming, on the method of lateral thinking called Six Thinking Huts, and on the Philosophy for Children