CREATIVITY DEVELOPMENT IN SCHOOL CONTEXT: TEACHERS’ VIEWS

Eleni Nikolaou, Yota Xanthacou, Vasileios Papavasileiou, Nikos Andreadakis, Dimitrios Matzanos, Maria Kaila

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Creativity and innovation are key competences in the contemporary school context. Individuals are now called upon to solve problems in any domain and in any phase of their lives. Creativity development is associated with pedagogical practices, such as active learning, exploration and problem-solving. This research study aims to explore teachers’ views about creativity and creativity development. The sample of the research consisted of 381 primary school teachers from Greece. The majority of teachers are positive about the cultivation of different talents, interests and personal involvement in learning processes as well as cooperation between different ages. It was also found that teachers tend to avoid risk and risk-taking. In conclusion, the educational system should support and develop creative teaching-learning, preparing their students to acquire not only knowledge but also competences, abilities and skills.

 

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creativity, creative-teaching learning, pedagogical, educational innovation, creative problem solving

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