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Creativity Quote by Ken Robinson

“Teaching for creativity involves teaching creatively. There are three related tasks in teaching for creativity: encouraging, identifying and fostering.” quote by Ken Robinson
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“Teaching for creativity involves teaching creatively. There are three related tasks in teaching for creativity: encouraging, identifying and fostering.”

Ken Robinson

About This Quote

Source Book: Creative Schools, Ken Robinson, 2015

Teaching creativity requires modeling creative behavior and nurturing three core tasks: encouragement, identification, and fostering.

In simple terms: Teach creativity by modeling it.

Key Takeaway

Model and nurture creativity.

Themes

education creativity pedagogy

Mood

encouraging practical

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • classroom teaching
  • curriculum design
  • mentor training

Key Concepts

learning theory innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you do with limited resources?
  • How to measure creative growth?
A Different Perspective

Teachers may lack resources to foster creativity.

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