We all know that creativity can lead to innovation and that we as teachers should encourage original, novel thinking in school. However, the very nature of our schools' bureaucratic structure and its insistence on order, discipline, and obedience limits creativity. In some cases creativity in children can be considered pathological behavior as opposed to the compliant traits of being reliable, sincere, and tolerant. Yet in spite of all the constraints, teachers can learn to recognize and respect the child who can't conform to the school environment. Many creative children pursue their interests outside of school. This article explains the difficulty of the school environment for creative children.
Can Any School Foster Pure Creativity? Cevin Soling. 3.18.14. Mind/Shift
http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/03/can-creativity-truly-be-fostered-in-classrooms-of-today/
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