A report on the importance of creativity. Here are some notes from the report! Encourage a creative approach to learning at school, at home and in the community!
Here is a blog article about the Gallup report titled “Teachers Who Promote Creativity See Educational Results” by Lydia Saad click here
Download the Report titled ‘Creativity In Learning’ PDF click here
“Teachers, parents and students report widespread approval of self-directed, project-based learning with the support of new and innovative technology that allows students to learn in new and innovative ways.”
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“87% of teachers and 77% of parents agree that teaching approaches that incorporate creativity in the learning process have a bigger payoff for students.”
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“Just 13% of parents say it is “very important” that their child learn how to perform well on standardized tests.”
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“Only 4% of parents and 1% of teachers include ‘scoring well on standardized tests’ among the most important learning outcomes.’
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“Teachers are more likely to focus on creativity if they feel that school leaders and parents support their efforts.”
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Cre*a*tiv*i*ty (n): The ability to imagine new ways of solving problems, approaching challenges, making connections or creating products. Creativity is not based on a formula, but on thinking that relates to discovery and inquiry.
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“Most students say they would like to spend more time on activities that give them input on their educational path, such as choosing what they learn in class and learning more about topics that most interest them.”
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“Two other activities a majority of students would like to spend more time on to help them see how what they are learning relates to real-life problems outside the classroom are 1) working on projects that can be used in the real world, and 2) publishing or sharing projects with people outside their class or school.”
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“41% of teachers and 68% of students say students often use technology to write papers.”
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“Just 13% of teachers and 25% of students report using technology to see or experience something they otherwise could not have.”
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“Teachers who practice creativity in learning and use technology in transformative ways are most likely to see positive student outcomes”
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“More than three-fourths of teachers agree that students learn the most when they can creatively express what they know.”
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“From our experience, technology gives students a voice. At our school they have the power to influence at any level.”
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“At least three-fourths of teachers say the technology-based lessons are more likely to help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and to help them connect their learning to the real world.”
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“School culture can foster creativity by being highly collaborative and providing a supportive environment for knowledge and idea sharing among teachers and students.”
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“Collaboration among students is also crucial in helping them develop creative capacity.”
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“Teachers who say school leaders give them autonomy are more likely to practice creativity in learning and integrate technology at high levels. Teachers and administrators frequently note that when teachers feel free to be creative, students see the creative process modeled and are more likely to embrace challenges that require creativity of their own.”
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“Making education more student-centric means giving students greater freedom to learn about topics that interest them and to choose how to express what they’ve learned. But these can be challenging goals for teachers under traditional education models.”
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“68% of teachers say project-based assignments are a good measure of student learning – far more than the 12% who say the same about standardized tests.”
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“This study demonstrates the need for education leaders to communicate a compelling vision of how their schools must adapt to better prepare students to meet the challenges of the future.”
“Creativity in Learning.” 2019, www.gallup.com/education/267449/creativity-learning-transformative-technology-gallup-report-2019.aspx.