ABSTRACT

This book takes an inspirational look at how to foster children's creativity as well as following the guidelines in the National Curriculum. The book:

  • explores the nature of the creative mind
  • investigates the role of play and the concept of creativity
  • examines appropriate continuing professional development for teachers
  • looks at the personal and professional identities of teachers
  • considers ways of analysing and describing creative practice.

This text looks at the bigger picture in education, asking what sort of systems need to be designed to develop children's learning in the 21st century. It will be a resource to teachers, head teachers and advisory staff committed to asking questions, encouraging play and not allowing problems or circumstances to block action.

part |2 pages

Part I Creativity in Children and Teachers

chapter 1|53 pages

What is Creativity?

part |2 pages

Part II Creativity Across the Curriculum

chapter 4|15 pages

The Arts and Humanities

chapter 5|11 pages

Maths and Science

chapter 6|12 pages

Technology: How is it Creative?

part |2 pages

Part III Personal and Professional Development

part |2 pages

Part IV Vision