ABSTRACT
Nurturing learner creativity is a key aim for many schools. Teachers and school leaders continue to see the development of creativity as an essential part of their job. Academic explorations of creative teaching and teaching for creativity continue to expand, and teachers still seek innovative ways to shape the curriculum in response to children’s needs. Creative teachers tend to place the learners above the curriculum and combine a positive disposition towards creativity and person-centred teaching that actively promotes pupils who learn and think for themselves. The questioning stance of the teacher has been noted as central to children’s possibility thinking, and the importance of question-posing and question-responding has been documented. A variety of multimodal teaching approaches and frequent switching between modes in a playlike and spontaneous manner appear to support creative learning. The physical environment in a school that promotes creativity is likely to celebrate achievement and individuality and can be a valuable teaching resource.
