Iranian Journal of Curriculum Studies

Iranian Journal of Curriculum Studies

Designing an Extracurricular Program in Order to Strengthen Creative Thinking Skills in Third Grade Primary School Students

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 FacultyFaculty member, Farhangian University of Tehran
2 Elementary school teacher in Tehran
Abstract
This article aimed to design an extracurricular program or extracurricular activity to enhance creative thinking skills in third grade elementary school students. To do this, a qualitative method and content analysis of semi-structured interviews with 14 experts related to creative thinking or extracurricular programs were used. The findings showed that an effective extracurricular program or extracurricular activity should include components such as group voluntary tasks, student organizations, participation-oriented, use of technological resources, cooperation with external organizations, scientific visits and projects outside the school. The goals of this program are to achieve thinking skills, self-direction, spontaneity and deepening theoretical knowledge, and its content should be based on the needs of students, research-oriented, interactive and diverse. The proposed educational strategies include participatory, exploratory, role-playing, brainstorming and artistic activities, and its evaluation should be done through self-assessment, process-oriented, question-and-answer and portfolio. Therefore, it can significantly help foster creative thinking in elementary school students.
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  • Receive Date 29 June 2025
  • Revise Date 24 November 2025
  • Accept Date 27 December 2025