Creativity at Green Lane

Creativity involves:

•          Thinking or behaving imaginatively
•          Purposeful activity to achieve an objective
•          Generating something original
•          Activities which have value ?creates something useful, aesthetically pleasing, fit for purpose
•          Pursuing and developing interests and talents
•          Developing independence of thought and action
•         Raising self esteem and motivation
•        Reflecting critically
•        Asking questions
•        Applying learning in new contexts
•      Envisaging what might be
•        Solving problems
•          Working well with others
•          Pupils understanding themselves as learners
•          ........and much more. 

Teachers can promote creativity when planning by:

•         Setting a clear purpose for pupils work
•         Setting and sharing clear objectives and establish success criteria
•          Planning for pupils to share their work
•          Incorporating a range of teaching and learning styles
•          Giving pupils opportunities to work together
•          Providing opportunities for evaluation, reflection and review
•          Providing first hand learning opportunities and contact with creative people
•          Asking open-ended questions
•          Providing a stimulating physical environment
•          Being ready to "go with the moment" if need be
•          Modelling flexible and independent thinking and behaviour