Proceedings Series of Educational Studies
2026: International Conference of Research Innovation and Technology on Elementary Education (ICRITE

Mapping Global Trends in Teacher Conceptions of Stimulating Primary School Students'Creative Thinking : A Bibliometric Analysis

Susi Winarni (Jakarta State University, Indonesia)
Diana Vivanti Sigit (Jakarta State University, Indonesia)
Ika Lestari (Jakarta State University, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Aug 2026

Abstract

In primary education, students nerpret and organize teaching goals; however, a global picture of how such teacher conceptions develop across contexts remains limited. This study uses Scopus-indexed bibliometric data from 1985 es the intellectual landscape of teacher conceptions related to stimulating primary students' creative thinking through a structured search and science mapping workflow. The bibliometric results show an annual publication growth rate of 6.02%, with the field reaching a peak in 2024 (45 articles) and identifying a Taiwan-based scholar as the most productive contributor. Citation-based analysis further highlights two cornerstone works that form the evidentiary and theoretical pillars of the domain in educational psychology and pedagogical strategies. Chronological keyword co- occurrence results also point to a shift from earlier creativity-focused foundations toward technology-enabled instructional approaches, including augmented reality, game-based learning, design thinking, and project-based learning. These mapped trends provide an actionable reference for future research directions and for strengthening teacher professional development and curriculum policy aimed at sustaining creativity-focused learning in primary schools.

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pses

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Education

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