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Does school education discourage creativity?
Sir Ken Robinson, an international leader in the development of creativity and innovation, was recently in Australia and was interviewed on ABC Radio National Life Matters
He says the school system often discourages creativity by favouring academic measurement.
In his book, The Element, Robinson states there is a preoccupation with certain sorts of academic ability...hierarchy of subjects...and the growing reliance on particular types of assessment. His argument is this is stifling the powers of creative thinking.
Being in the element, according to Robinson, means there is a mix of aptitude, passion, attitude and opportunity.
I wonder how the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is going to accommodate innovation and creativity into the Australian national curriculum so that our young people will have the attitude and opportunity to bring together their natural aptitude and passion.
Be interested to know your thoughts on this especially from the perspective of the contribution of the school library to the curriculum implementation and delivery.
He says the school system often discourages creativity by favouring academic measurement.
In his book, The Element, Robinson states there is a preoccupation with certain sorts of academic ability...hierarchy of subjects...and the growing reliance on particular types of assessment. His argument is this is stifling the powers of creative thinking.
Being in the element, according to Robinson, means there is a mix of aptitude, passion, attitude and opportunity.
I wonder how the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is going to accommodate innovation and creativity into the Australian national curriculum so that our young people will have the attitude and opportunity to bring together their natural aptitude and passion.
Be interested to know your thoughts on this especially from the perspective of the contribution of the school library to the curriculum implementation and delivery.
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