Approaches to creativity

This book offers an accessible introduction and a comprehensive guide to a range of ideas on creativity in education. The book provides an overview of the major theories related to creativity and explores the implications for policy and practice.

The popular topic of creativity has given rise to a large number of theoretical positions, sometimes contradictory or contested. This book clarifies and organises these approaches so that teachers understand where particular pedagogical and curricular practices originate and can develop them coherently. Topics covered include:

- Creativity in a social context

- Creativity and technology

- Creativity and curriculum planning

- Assessment and creativity

- Group creativity

- Managing creativity

- Tools of creativity

- The creative learner

- Creativity and cognition

- Creativity as expression



Approaches to Creativity is an invaluable resource for those who wish to reflect on creativity and explore and engage in the modern discourse of education. It will be of value in teacher education, postgraduate studies, curriculum design and administration.