Student Creativity and Talent Development in Higher Education Institutions of Azerbaijan

Abstract

The aim of the study is to find out how to develop student creativity in Azerbaijan higher education institutions. This research is consists of two parts: descriptive part of the research, where the author tried to analyze background of the study and research have been done in the filed so far. The second part based on a survey, which is conducted for students and teachers of various HEIs of the country. 219 respondents answered the research questions from various universities of Azerbaijan. The results of research indicated that creativity can be strengthen in higher education with help and support of teachers and by knowledge, creativity can be further enhanced in the teaching process depending on the teacher's pedagogical skills and approach, various teaching methods can develop creativity of students in higher education including modern innovative technologies, creativity justifies itself at every moment in teaching and learning process in higher education, motivation is a key issue for increasing creativity.