ABSTRACT
This chapter describes an argument that all dimensions play a role in conceptualizing creativity on a global or intercultural level. The term creative / creativity, refers to one or more of three main components: the person, the process, or the product. The relationship between the teacher and student impacts the creativity of the individual, but there are a variety of forms that this relationship can take. Teachers may play the role of masters while students take the role of apprentice; in this case, the primary role of the teacher is to pass on knowledge and expertise in a hierarchical manner. The creative process relates to the behaviors that are demonstrated by an individual when involved in creating. These behaviors include demonstrating fluency, imagination, critical-thinking skills, and risk taking. The creative products are not simply original or novel; they require other components such as adherence to a certain degree of tradition, political acceptance, and achievement of a standard of quality.
