Developing creativity through authentic programming in the inclusive classroom. Issue 8 (16th November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Eddles-Hirsch, Katrina; Kennedy-Clark, Shannon; Francis, Tryon
• Is Part Of: Education 3-13. Volume 48:Issue 8(2020)
• Page Start: 909
• Page End: 918
• Publication Date: 2020-11-16
• Subjects: Creativity -- Inquiry Model -- authentic programming -- diversity; Education -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Education, Primary -- Periodicals; Education, Elementary -- Periodicals; 372.942
• DOI: 10.1080/03004279.2019.1670714
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0300-4279

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Whilst creativity is perceived as an important twenty-first century skill, current research suggests that educators generally do not have a good understanding on how to teach this type of skill, confusing it at times with creative teaching. This paper seeks to respond to educators' needs in this regard by addressing the meaning of creativity, as well as providing examples on how to develop creativity by using models and strategies that have been found in the research to be effective evidence based frameworks that foster creativity in an inclusive classroom context.