Tips for Teaching Creativity
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Douglas Reeves, a prominent author and founder of leadership centers, advocates for fostering creativity in education through experimentation and collaboration. He emphasizes that creativity can be nurtured rather than being seen as an inherent trait, suggesting a shift in assessment systems to value process over quantifiable results. By encouraging discussion and feedback, educators can affirm the value of original ideas and enhance students' critical thinking skills.
Tips for Teaching Creativity
- 2. The author of more than 80 articles on leadership, learning, and education, Douglas “Doug” Reeves is the founder of the Leadership and Learning Center and the Center for Successful Leadership. An in-demand presenter and lecturer as well, Douglas Reeves shares his insights through the popular blog ChangeLeaders.com. Although many people believe that creativity is an inherent trait, educational and thought leaders have found that a culture of experimentation can in fact help nurture this quality.
- 3. Because most assessment systems depend on a quantifiable result, the prioritization of creativity requires educators to implement a system of trying and revising before presenting a final answer or project. In doing so, teachers and trainers show that it is acceptable to attempt something that may need reworking, and that original ideas are a worthwhile part of the process. Teamwork and collaboration also play a key part in teaching creativity, as new ideas thrive in the face of analysis and feedback.
- 4. Discussing an idea requires a student to take in information, synthesize and analyze, and present his or her thoughts coherently. Teachers and trainers can also encourage this by inviting feedback on classroom processes, thus reinforcing the idea that students' original ideas and insights have value and can impact their world.