Creativity

“Creativity is a form of problem solving that needs to be applied in cases in which neither the form of the solution nor the path to it are clear” Creativity surrounds everyday life because it is innovation and ability to learn the unknown. Although creativity and imagination are a necessity in society, not everyone can be “creative”. Certain factors play a role in determining whether a student could be creative; however, these factors could be unpredictable and not completely guarantee a child ‘s creativeness.

Creativity is not equivalent to intelligence. A highly intelligent individual need not necessarily be creative .It is also observed that by proper training creative thinking can be improved. Recognition of the creativeness of the child by the family members and teachers and encouraging the child to develop creative thinking yields good results as found by studies.

1. Rich environment which stimulates creative thinking is essential

2. Freedom from completely structured situation allows the child for free expression in art, science, etc. instead of assigning endless task to perform

3- Recognizing the creative child and reinforcing his creative abilities

4- Teachers should put emphasis on helping children see relationships, contrasts and sequences

5- Group contributions and interpersonal stimulation to be encouraged

6- Teachers must help children for creative play, dramas, drawings, paintings, music, dance, etc.

7. Role of self-discovery in creative activities must be recognized

8. Recognition of readiness for creativity

9. The importance of the whole community as a stimulus to creative effort has to be realized

10. Good and stimulating environment is necessary so that the child develops self-confidence

11. The teacher instead of expecting mere obedience, encourage for free expression, originality and variety.