Throughout this essay, I will explore my understanding of creativity by reflecting on the creative process of my work in regard to the arts element of the course. I will then discuss theories about creativity and its role in education, with specific focus on how creativity can be fostered and different teaching methods that can be employed to ensure each child is fully benefitted.
There is no set definition of creativity, however many theories have emerged that attempt to define the concept. The NACCCE, (1999) depicts creativity as having four main parts. They are thinking, imaginative activity, generating something original and lastly the outcome must be of significance in relation to the aim.” On the other hand, According to Fisher & Williams …show more content…
If the activity is too hard or too easy, it loses its sense of pleasure and fun. This enabled me to explore movement and creativity in unusual manner. Maintaining a flow state can be challenging, however not overwhelming. I experimented with how flow makes me feel, centering on complete focus and concentration. By partaking in the five rhythms, even though I found it hard to release, I eventually found it tranquil and cathartic. Csikszentmihalyi (1969) expressed that with positive detachment from the everyday and clarity about life, comes confidence and a sense that the activity is achievable. Additionally, this is followed by a feeling of peace and timeliness, leading to motivation and an inherent understanding about what needs to be done and how to achieve …show more content…
Csikszentmihalyi (1996) believes in the concept of big C creativity and little c creativity, which alternates. Big C creativity is generally associated with astonishing work shown only by exceptionally talented people (Einstein & Picasso). These individuals are creative within a certain field, such as science, music or mathematics, yet they are only exceptional within this one domain. In order to be creative within a specific area, a person needs in depth subject knowledge and needs to know how to use and apply this knowledge. Moreover, little c creativity is an everyday occurrence in life, and is used for problem solving. This type of creativity is commonly associated with little children. The NACCCE refers to little c creativity as “democratic creativity”, which is used by the average person and if a person lacks this it can affect an individual’s ability to deal with problem solving throughout the duration of their life. It is believed that little c creativity can be fashioned by schools, if it is promoted correctly (Craft,
There is no set definition of creativity, however many theories have emerged that attempt to define the concept. The NACCCE, (1999) depicts creativity as having four main parts. They are thinking, imaginative activity, generating something original and lastly the outcome must be of significance in relation to the aim.” On the other hand, According to Fisher & Williams …show more content…
If the activity is too hard or too easy, it loses its sense of pleasure and fun. This enabled me to explore movement and creativity in unusual manner. Maintaining a flow state can be challenging, however not overwhelming. I experimented with how flow makes me feel, centering on complete focus and concentration. By partaking in the five rhythms, even though I found it hard to release, I eventually found it tranquil and cathartic. Csikszentmihalyi (1969) expressed that with positive detachment from the everyday and clarity about life, comes confidence and a sense that the activity is achievable. Additionally, this is followed by a feeling of peace and timeliness, leading to motivation and an inherent understanding about what needs to be done and how to achieve …show more content…
Csikszentmihalyi (1996) believes in the concept of big C creativity and little c creativity, which alternates. Big C creativity is generally associated with astonishing work shown only by exceptionally talented people (Einstein & Picasso). These individuals are creative within a certain field, such as science, music or mathematics, yet they are only exceptional within this one domain. In order to be creative within a specific area, a person needs in depth subject knowledge and needs to know how to use and apply this knowledge. Moreover, little c creativity is an everyday occurrence in life, and is used for problem solving. This type of creativity is commonly associated with little children. The NACCCE refers to little c creativity as “democratic creativity”, which is used by the average person and if a person lacks this it can affect an individual’s ability to deal with problem solving throughout the duration of their life. It is believed that little c creativity can be fashioned by schools, if it is promoted correctly (Craft,