Educating for Creativity: A Global Conversation

Robert Kelly

Dec 2012 · Brush Education

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About this ebook

Bringing creativity into mainstream educational practice has become a mantra among educators. But what does creative practice in education really look like? Take a journey with educator and artist Robert Kelly to the most innovative schools on the planet to witness creative practice in action, with examples from early childhood to post-secondary levels.

Through stories and real-life examples, discover the techniques of global leaders in creativity and design thinking, including India's Riverside School, Denmark's Kaospilots, and San Francisco's Brightworks. Educating for Creativity provides a theoretical framework for creative practice and creative development alongside a practical exploration of how to make creativity in education work from pioneers in the field.

About the author

Educator and artist Robert Kelly, PhD, is an associate professor at the University of Calgary with a special research focus on creativity in teacher education and understanding the nature of creative development. Robert is profiled on the University of Calgary's Great Teachers website and is often a keynote speaker on the topic of creative practice in education.

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