Be creative Quote by Michael Craig-Martin
“If you were really interested in being creative in teaching, it was possible to try new methods and that was really what we did in Goldsmiths - we used the freedom of the time.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk on Creative Teaching at Goldsmiths, 2005
Creative teaching thrives when educators experiment with new methods, leveraging institutional freedom to innovate.
In simple terms: Teaching is creative when you try new methods.
Key Takeaway
Embrace freedom to experiment in teaching.
Themes
creativity
education
innovation
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- designing curricula
- workshop facilitation
- student engagement
- disciplinary projects
Key Concepts
pedagogy
experimental learning
institutional autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster creative freedom in restrictive environments?
- What risks accompany experimental teaching?
A Different Perspective
Institutional constraints may limit experimentation.
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