The Effects of Idea Seeking (SCAMPER) on Creativity of Female Technical-Engineering Students in Tabriz University

One of the important goals in higher education is development of creativity. This research was conducted to determine the effect of method of idea seeking (SCAMPER) on creativity of female Technical-Engineering students in Tabriz University. Population of this study was female Technical-Engineering e students in Tabriz University, which include some1070 students. The pretest-posttest semi-experimental design with control group was used in the study. A total of 60 students were selected by accessible (involuntary) sampling method and were substituted randomly in two groups (30 students in control and 30 students in experimental group). Data were gathered through Torrance tests of creative thinking (A form). ANCOVA was used to analysis the data. The results revealed that, using the method of idea seeking (SCAMPER) significantly increased the different components of creativity (fluency, originality, flexibility, elaboration), therefore it can be said that the method of idea seeking (SCAMPER) was effective technique and can improve the students’ performance in creative activities.