In this assignment I will look more closely at the role of creativity in learning, especially in education.
First I will define creativity. Second I will have a look at how creativity is defined in the curriculum. What does the National Curriculum want the children to learn through creativity and how does it want the teacher to teach this? Is there an explicit way how the teacher should do it? How do they fix creativity especially with the subject English (as a native language) or with another modern foreign language?
After getting an idea how creativity is taught or should be taught in the British school system, I will have a look at Germany. How is creativity mentioned in the German Curriculum? I also will have a closer look at the subjects German (as a native language) and English (as a modern foreign language). Are there differences in the Curriculum and the way of teaching or is it the same?
After I have compared these two Curricula with each other, I try to give an example of how a creative English (as a modern foreign language) lesson could look like.
In the end I want to answer if creativity in school is necessary, or what do pupils learn from being creative.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- WHAT IS CREATIVITY?
- CREATIVITY IN BRITISH SCHOOL CURRICULUM
- Creativity in the British and German Curriculum
- Creativity in English
- Creativity in modern foreign language
- Creativity in the German Curriculum
- Creativity in Deutsch (German)
- Creativity in English as a foreign language
- PLAN FOR A CREATIVE LESSON
- DOES CREATIVITY HELP FOR LIFE (AFTER SCHOOL) AND WHAT COULD YOU LEARN?
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This assignment aims to critically evaluate the role of creativity in learning, with a focus on education. The author examines the definition of creativity, its place in the British and German school curricula, and provides a plan for a creative English lesson. The paper also explores the potential benefits of fostering creativity in students for their lives after school.
- The definition and understanding of creativity.
- The role of creativity in the British and German school curricula.
- The importance of creativity for personal and professional development.
- Teaching strategies for promoting creativity in the classroom.
- The potential benefits of creativity for students’ lives after school.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter sets the stage for the paper, outlining the focus on the role of creativity in learning and education. It introduces the key questions to be explored, including the definition of creativity, its place in the curriculum, and its relevance for life beyond school.
- What is Creativity?: This chapter delves into the multifaceted nature of creativity, presenting various definitions and perspectives. It highlights the importance of creativity in diverse fields and challenges the conventional association of creativity solely with artistic pursuits.
- Creativity in British School Curriculum: This chapter examines the role of creativity in the British curriculum, exploring how it is defined and encouraged. It examines the specific examples of English and modern foreign languages, analyzing how creativity is integrated into the teaching of these subjects.
- Creativity in the German Curriculum: This chapter focuses on the German curriculum, comparing and contrasting it with the British approach to creativity. The chapter specifically investigates the subjects of German and English as a foreign language, highlighting similarities and differences in their respective approaches to fostering creativity.
- Plan for a Creative Lesson: This chapter provides a detailed example of a creative English lesson, outlining specific activities and strategies for engaging students in imaginative learning.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper explores the concept of creativity in education, examining its definition, role in the curricula of both British and German schools, and its importance for student development. It draws on examples from various subjects, such as English and modern foreign languages, to illustrate the implementation of creative teaching strategies. The paper aims to demonstrate the vital role creativity plays in learning and its potential benefits for students throughout their lives.
- Quote paper
- Daniela Müller (Author), 2009, Critical evaluation of creativity's role in learning, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/168302
