Synectic Model In 1961, William .J.Gordon and his associates designed  a very interesting and delightful experience to the development of innovations  known as Synectics. The model was originally designed to form ‘creativity groups’ in industrial and other organizations to solve problems, to develop quality products.

Characteristics of  Gordon’s Model  * According to this model creativity is important in everyday activities. Gordon’s model is designed to increase problem solving , creative expression , empathy and insight into social relations. *Second, the creative process is not at all mysterious . It can be described, and it is possible to train persons directly to increase their creativity. (Traditionally creativity is viewed as a mysterious innate and personal capacity) *Third , creative invention is similar in all fields- the arts, the sciences, engineering and is characterized by the same underlying intellectual processes. *Gordon’s fourth  assumption is that individual and group invention (creative thinking ) are very similar .Individuals and groups generate ideas and products in much the same fashion.  In school systems the main technique used is analogy. The child is lead into an  ‘imaginary/ illogical world’ to see things never seen before to express himself in novel ways, to approach problems from a different angle which is entirely different from others as is perceived by the mind’s eye through ‘fresh ways of thinking’. He has to express his ideas clearly and also grasp ideas clearly and comprehensively. Steps of the Model to be followed in the Classroom Describe the topic Create direct analogies Describe personal analogies Identify compressed conflicts Create new direct analogy Re-examine the original topic Evaluate

Tips for the Teacher: * Create direct analogies: What words have the same or similar meaning?(try synonyms) * Describe personal analogies: What would it feel like to have the characteristics or traits of —–?( describe emotions and physical attributes) * Identify compressed conflicts; What words have the opposite meaning or characteristics? (Use antonyms) * Create new direct analogy: What words have the similar or same meaning?

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