An inspirational look at how to foster children's creativity whilst following the National Curriculum. A practical book it will ring bells with educators who want to teach with originality and scope.

This work takes a look at how to foster childrens creativity as well as following the guidelines in the National Curriculum. The book: explores the nature of the creative mind; investigates the role of play and the concept of creativity; examines appropriate continuing professional development for teachers; looks at the personal and professional identities of teachers; and considers ways of analyzing and describing creative practice. The text looks at the bigger picture in education, asking what sort of systems need to be designed to develop childrens learning in the 21st century. It should be a useful resource to teachers, head teachers and advisory staff committed to asking questions, encouraging play and not allowing problems or circumstances to block action.

Introduction Part 1: Creativity in Children and Teachers 1.
What is Creativity? 2. Illustrating Creativity in Children and Teachers 3. Creativity and Play Part 2: Creativity Across the Curriculum 4. The Arts and Humanities 5. Maths and Science 6. Technology Part 3: Personal and Professional Development 7. Understanding Self and Creative Potential 8. Fostering Creativity in the Primary Classroom 9. Professional Development for Creativity Part 4: Vision 10. Re-visioning Education for the 21st Century 11. Creativity, Virtue and Humanity