University Students’ Perceptions of Creativity: The Role of Educators’ Teaching Methods, Competence, and Mentoring Quality
Zholdasbekova K. Zholdasbekov A. Aidarov B. Zholdasbekova B. Myrzabekov E.
2026SAGE Publications Ltd
Journal of Advanced Academics
2026
We examined the relationship between teaching styles and competence and students’ perceptions of creativity, recognizing the essential role of creativity in fostering innovation and adaptability. The study involved 172 fourth-year university students specializing in history, mathematics, and physics. The methodology included a structured questionnaire, complemented by statistical analysis, in order to evaluate teaching style, competence, perceived creativity, and mentoring interaction quality. We found a strong positive correlation between teachers’ methods and their perceived creativity. Students, particularly those in mathematics, tended to view teachers as more creative compared to peers in history or physics, suggesting that the subject context shapes creativity perceptions. Through regression analysis, we revealed that teaching style is strongly associated with students’ perceptions of teacher creativity, while teacher competence does not independently determine perceived creativity. These findings underscore the importance of diverse teaching approaches that enrich the learning environment and highlight creativitys critical role in education.
creative potential , ethical thinking , mentorship effect , self-expression , skill development , virtual education
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Department of Cultural and Social Work, Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Higher School of Natural Sciences and Pedagogy, Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
School of Physical Education and Sport, International University of Tourism and Hospitality, Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Department of Theory and Method of Physical Cultures and Sports, Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Department of Pedagogical Psychology, Kazakhstan Engineering and Pedagogical University of Friendship of Peoples, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Department of Cultural and Social Work
Higher School of Natural Sciences and Pedagogy
School of Physical Education and Sport
Department of Theory and Method of Physical Cultures and Sports
Department of Pedagogical Psychology
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