CREATIVITY DEVELOPMENT IN SCHOOL CONTEXT: TEACHERS’ VIEWS

Authors

  • Eleni Nikolaou Associate Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece
  • Yota Xanthacou Emeritus Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece
  • Vasileios Papavasileiou Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece
  • Nikos Andreadakis Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece
  • Dimitrios Matzanos Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece
  • Maria Kaila Emeritus Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v12i4.5878

Keywords:

creativity, creative-teaching learning, pedagogical, educational innovation, creative problem solving

Abstract

Creativity and innovation are key competences in the contemporary school context. Individuals are now called upon to solve problems in any domain and in any phase of their lives. Creativity development is associated with pedagogical practices, such as active learning, exploration and problem-solving. This research study aims to explore teachers’ views about creativity and creativity development. The sample of the research consisted of 381 primary school teachers from Greece. The majority of teachers are positive about the cultivation of different talents, interests and personal involvement in learning processes as well as cooperation between different ages. It was also found that teachers tend to avoid risk and risk-taking. In conclusion, the educational system should support and develop creative teaching-learning, preparing their students to acquire not only knowledge but also competences, abilities and skills.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Eleni Nikolaou, Associate Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece

    Dr. Eleni N. Nikolaou is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece. Her research interests include school counseling, developmental psychopathology, resilience and wellbeing. Her published work is uploaded on Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.gr/citations?user=LYvhEv8AAAAJ&hl=ened

  • Yota Xanthacou, Emeritus Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece

    Dr. Yota Xanthacou is an Emeritus Professor in Creative Learning at the Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Rhodes, Greece. Her research interests include Creativity, Innovation, Cultural Sustainability, Local Knowledge and Educational Design.

  • Vasileios Papavasileiou, Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece

    Dr. Vasileios Papavasileiou teaches in the Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design as an Associate Professor at the School of Humanities of the University of the Aegean. His is the Director of the Master's Program "Environmental Education" as well as the Director of Laboratory of Applied Research for Environmental Education. His research interests include both Environmental Education in Education Sciences and Education for Sustainable Development.

  • Nikos Andreadakis, Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece

    Dr. Nikos Andreadakis teaches in the Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design as a Professor at the School of Humanities of the University of the Aegean. His research interests focus on "Educational Research & Evaluation".

  • Dimitrios Matzanos, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece

    Dr. Dimitrios Matzanos is a Primary Education Consultant. He is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of the Aegean. His scientific articles have been published in reputable Greek and international scientific journals, in collective volumes, he has co-edited a collective volume and he has presented papers with his recommendations at Panhellenic, International and World Conferences with proceedings (Proceedings). His research interests include Environmental Education in Education Sciences, Education for Sustainable Development, Creativity, Cultural Sustainability and Educational Design.

  • Maria Kaila, Emeritus Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece

    Dr. Maria Kaila is an Emeritus Professor in Educational Psychology at the Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Rhodes, Greece. Her research interests include Educational Psychology, Research Methods in Education, Pedagogical Psychology, Educational Design, Environmental Psychology, Sustainable Development, Creative Thinking and Learning.

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2025-03-12

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