10 April 2009

Schools and creativity

Castle Cove's A Day Assembly for Term 1 recognised creativity in many different areas, but Sir Ken Robinson claims that most school systems around the world do not promote creativity.  

With its excellent music program, art lessons and dance groups, Castle Cove shows schools can find a balance, but I think it's also true that there are many wonderfully creative approaches to teaching and learning in literacy, science, and even in mathematics!

Nonetheless Sir Ken is an excellent speaker and the online video is worth watching.  I find it difficult to resist an entertaining speaker who makes an important point well.

What does creativity mean to you?