Cite as: Davis, H. (2009). The creative class(room): distilling the literature at large to pursue creative space for educators. 14th International Conference on Thinking. Kuala Lumpur.
Abstract:
This exposition reviews trends for working with creativity...
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Cite as: Davis, H. (2009). The creative class(room): distilling the literature at large to pursue creative space for educators. 14th International Conference on Thinking. Kuala Lumpur.
Abstract:
This exposition reviews trends for working with creativity in a knowledge-intensive economy and applies them as a case-in-point to the everyday work of educators. It focuses on creativity as a highly sought after resource in a knowledge-intensive economy and the identification of drivers and inhibitors to creative work. It will be argued then, that making space for creativity in the workplace of educators—and not just on the periphery—but central, valued and embedded in professional practice—requires careful and purposeful consideration in the nurturing and design of a better future for education.
The literature points to the increasing importance of intangibles as a driver of growth in a global knowledge-driven economy. This calls on educators to be responsible for knowing themselves we
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