This leadership playbook has been published to coincide with the global release of the first PISA test results on creative thinking, the Creativity Collaboratives under way in England and the growing importance of creative thinking in countries across the world.Creative Thinking in Schoolsfocuses on how leaders can create capacity among their staff to embed creative thinking, both in their own lives and in the lives of their pupils. Itoffers a framework for improving creative thinking based on the widely used five creative habits framework developed by the Centre for Real-World Learning. The framework focuses on developing learners who are inquisitive, persistent, collaborative, disciplined and imaginative.
Underpinned by research and analysis of practice in hundreds of schools across the world, and more recently by an in-depth study of fifty schools in England,Creative Thinking in Schoolsprovides a range of accessible resources, planning tools and practical examples. These support leaders to reflect on their core purposes, understand the changes needed to embed creative thinking, develop leaders across their staff, facilitate the development of their teachers, plan, teach and assess creative thinking, and work with external partners, all the while developing a vibrant professional learning community.
Complemented by a dedicated website which contains additional downloadable materials and case studies,the playbook will allow leaders and teachers around the world to connect with each other and share their own experiences in order to develop, spread, extend and evaluate creative thinking within and across schools.
Creative Thinking in Schoolswill support a professional learning community of leaders and teachers who see creative thinking as a core purpose of education and are interested in making it a priority in their school. It will encourage pupils to develop their creativity in the classroom, allowing future generations to thrive in a world that is increasingly complex.
Creative Thinking in Schools: A Leadership Playbookhas been supported by the Mercers Company, Creativity, Culture and Education and the Arts Council of Wales.
Suitable for school and system leaders, teacher leaders and policy makers who see creative thinking as a core purpose in education.
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Forewords by Professor Dame Alison Peacock andAndreas Schleicher.
Written by an internationally renowned team of thought-leaders, researchers and facilitators,Creative Thinking in Schools: A Leadership Playbookis a practical guide that draws together understanding about school leadership with a deep experience ;
We know that creative thinking is critical for our young people - but too often, our curricula and cultures don't nurture these skills. Creative Thinking in Schools gives practical tools to support all leaders to consider why this work is so important, and how to make it happen.
Liz Robinson
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This playbook aligns with the key focus of the Curriculum for Wales on supporting creativity, as one of the skills integral to its four purposes. It will be a valuable resource to help school leaders develop their talents and skills.
WGED
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Creative Thinking in Schools is an essential resource for anyone who cares about the place of creativity in education, providing accessible yet expert guidance to nurture and sustain creative thinking, creative teaching and creative learning.
Mags Walsh
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All children and young people should have the opportunity to express and channel their creativity throughout their schooling. Any practical resources - such as this exciting new playbook - that can help school leaders and teachers in enabling this to happen are to be warmly welcomed.
Sally Bacon
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This leadership playbook is a really valuable resource for school leaders who want to cultivate the creativity of their students in all subjects by develop
