Nurturing Creativity in the Classroom: An exploration of consensus across theory and practice

This book is essential for classroom teachers and those training to teach, as it offers a detailed exploration of pedagogy that nurtures creativity, specifically examining the concept of creative agency. It draws together consensus from multiple perspectives about the conditions most effective for nurturing creativity and encourages professionals to engage in critical enquiry about teaching for creativity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 12 January 2022
Publisher: Critical Publishing Ltd

This comprehensive guide is a valuable resource for all classroom teachers and those embarking on the journey of becoming educators, as it delves into the intricate nature of creativity and provides practical strategies for nurturing pupils' creative skills in primary and secondary schools. It offers a detailed examination of pedagogy that fosters creativity, specifically focusing on the concept of creative agency by exploring how individuals can cultivate their own abilities in imagination, innovation, and collaboration. Through captivating accounts from renowned individuals known for their creative prowess, the book provides a critical lens through which to evaluate various theoretical frameworks, published creative education checklists, and relevant research and case studies that showcase effective pedagogical practices in promoting creativity. By bringing together consensus from diverse perspectives, the book aims to provide a holistic understanding of the conditions that are most conducive to nurturing creativity. This practical theorizing approach empowers educators in educational settings to engage in critical inquiry about teaching for creativity, while reflective questions encourage readers to introspect and refine their own perceptions and practices.

This comprehensive guide is a valuable resource for all classroom teachers and those embarking on the journey of becoming educators, as it delves into the intricate nature of creativity and provides practical strategies for nurturing pupils' creative skills in primary and secondary schools.

It offers a detailed examination of pedagogy that fosters creativity, specifically focusing on the concept of creative agency by exploring how individuals can cultivate their own abilities in imagination, innovation, and collaboration.

Through captivating accounts from renowned individuals known for their creative prowess, the book provides a critical lens through which to evaluate various theoretical frameworks, published creative education checklists, and relevant research and case studies that showcase effective pedagogical practices in promoting creativity.

By bringing together consensus from diverse perspectives, the book aims to provide a holistic understanding of the conditions that are most conducive to nurturing creativity.

This practical theorizing approach empowers educators in educational settings to engage in critical inquiry about teaching for creativity, while reflective questions encourage readers to introspect and refine their own perceptions and practices.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 174 x 246 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913453893