Digital Object Identifier
10.18870/hlrc.v16i1.1703
ORCID
Yuan Shuang Ma, https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3405-4148; Gulmira Karabalaeva, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0389-0769; Sultan Karabalaev, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0729-8498; Guldana Akieva, https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1904-0165; Nurisa Tynystanova, https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9906-7819
Abstract
Objectives:The aim of this study was to identify specific conditions that promote creativity and innovation among students.
Methods:Through a comprehensive methodology that includes questionnaires, creative thinking tests, and qualitative interviews, the study assessed students’ perceptions of factors influencing creativity.
Results:Key findings highlight the importance of a dynamic, interdisciplinary curriculum that encourages a holistic understanding of real-world challenges. The study emphasized the significance of student-centered learning environments, where active participation, autonomy, and exploration of personal interests foster creativity. The research also demonstrates that innovative teaching methods, such as problem-based learning and the use of modern technology (e.g., multimedia and online platforms), enhance creative thinking by providing varied learning opportunities. Additionally, a supportive instructor attitude and an inclusive classroom environment, where diverse ideas are valued, contribute significantly to students’ creative development.
Implications: The research concludes with practical recommendations for educators, curriculum developers, and policymakers, including the integration of problem-based and interdisciplinary approaches into curricula, the use of modern learning tools, and the promotion of an inclusive classroom culture to stimulate students’ creative potential.
Recommended Citation
Ma, Y.,
Karabalaeva, G.,
Karabalaev, S.,
Akieva, G.,
&
Tynystanova, N.
(2026).
Integrating Interdisciplinary Approaches to Enhance Creativity in Higher Education.
Higher Learning Research Communications, 16 (1).
DOI:10.18870/hlrc.v16i1.1703
