Exploración de emociones epistémicas en la formación creativa de docentes

Silvia Verónica Valdivia-Yábar

doi:10.31637/epsir-2025-1222

Authors

Silvia Verónica Valdivia-Yábar Universidad Nacional del Altiplano https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9665-5022

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1222

Keywords:

epistemic emotions, creativity, teacher training, curiosity, enthusiasm, surprise, creative techniques, action research

Abstract

Introduction: Emotions are crucial in creativity, influencing thinking, problem-solving, and the generation of innovative ideas, but few studies address epistemic emotions derived from cognitive activities. This research evaluates the extent to which future teachers experience epistemic emotions during their participation in two creativity techniques. Methodology: A mixed-method approach and an action research design were adopted in an optional creativity module with ten students. The techniques used were World Café and Land Art. Data were collected through personal journals and questionnaires. Results: Quantitative analyses showed significant differences in the intensity of epistemic emotions depending on the technique used. Positive emotions such as curiosity/interest and enthusiasm predominated, with surprise to a lesser extent. Qualitative data supported these findings. Discussions: The results align with research on the importance of positive emotions in creativity and highlight the relevance of surprise in creative contexts. They show that initial negative emotions can transform into positive ones during the creative process. Conclusions: Promoting creativity in teacher training is essential as it fosters emotions that facilitate learning. Including creativity modules and training educators would maximize their educational impact.

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Author Biography

Silvia Verónica Valdivia-Yábar, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano

PhD in Pedagogy, with Honourable Mention, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Master's Degree in Linguistics, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano, Peru (UNA). Bachelor's Degree in Education (UNA). Researcher recognised by CONCYTEC, Peru, with several funded research projects. Research professor at the National University of the Altiplano (UNA) with more than 15 years of experience in teaching and research. Research interests: Pedagogy, Educational Policies, Interculturality and Linguistics. Active member of the Mexican Society of Comparative Education (SOMEC) and participant in international conferences. He has published articles in indexed journals in Spain, Mexico, Brazil, USA and Costa Rica, contributing significantly to the field of education and linguistics.

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