Creativity in Education

According to Sir Ken Robinson schools kill creativity by telling students that mistakes are the worst thing that they can do. When children are young, they aren't scared of being wrong. Schools don't prepare kids to be wrong and if you're not prepared to be wrong, you'll never come up with anything to original. According to the reading, schools can promote creativity by encouraging the entire staff, especially teachers, to step outside their comfort zone and try something different. Teachers need to find another way of teaching the same thing. This can be done by playing a game, or making a craft with the material. By using some creativity, the students and teachers alike, will be happier and will look forward to learning. Creativity is not easy, but it will be more beneficial to everyone involved in the end. One thing that I wish my teachers knew about me as a learner, is that I am very hands-on. I would rather learn and explore the material through my hands, instead of through my ears. As a learner, I also like teachers who I feel are approachable. If I feel like I can come up to a teacher and talk about a problem, then I do exceedingly better in that class.