“One of the major challenges facing creative individuals is that of building upon the continuity of human knowledge while achieving novel insights. ... On the one hand, to intensify an inquiry and develop a sense of commitment to a creative life, the learner needs models, teachers, and collaborators. On the other hand, the individual, while building upon the past, needs to transform it, and thus broaden his or her choices.” NeedsHumansHandsPastChoicesIndividualChallengesCreativityNovelCreativeTeacherAchieveBuildingMajorsModelsCommitmentInnovationInsightInquiryContinuityLearnersCollaboratorsHuman KnowledgeCreative Life Author:Vera John-Steiner
“Creativity is so delicate a flower that praise tends to make it bloom, while discouragement often nips it in the bud.” CreativityTeacherFlowerPraiseAppreciationDelicateAutismBudDiscouragementCreativity In EducationDelicate Flower Author:Samuel Butler
“I'm really fortunate to have been to the schools I've been to, and to have the experiences I've had. And, partly since my parents are retired teachers, I've got the desire to give back. When I knew that I had that instinct, I got certified (through the Creativity Coaching Association) and I started working with artists of all kinds - though now I focus on writers.” GivingKindHas BeensSchoolDesireArtistParentCreativityFocusTeacherInstinctAll KindsFortunateCoachingAssociationGiving BackRetiredBack WhenRetired Teacher Author:Steven C. Harper
“Jazz musicians can be great teachers of business. Their creativity is not dependent on their mood, it does not have to be coaxed out of them, it has nothing to do with the phases of the moon or even how they feel that day. They go on stage and start playing. Being creative is their job.” FeelsDoeJobsCreativityCreativeTeacherStageGoes OnMoonMusicianJazzMoodDependentPhasesBe CreativeJazz MusicGreat TeacherJazz MusicianPhases Of The Moon Author:John Kao
“As a former high school teacher and a student in a class of 60 urchins at St. Brigid's grammar school, I know that education is all about discipline and motivation. Disadvantaged students need extra attention, a stable school environment, and enough teacher creativity to stimulate their imaginations. Those things are not expensive.” KnowsNeedsEnoughSchoolMotivationImaginationAttentionClassCreativityEnvironmentTeacherStudentsDisciplineHigh SchoolFormerExtrasExpensiveStableGrammarSchool TeachersDisadvantagedGrammar SchoolHigh School Teachers Author:Bill O'Reilly
“I saw as a teacher how, if you take that spark of learning that those children have, and you ignite it, you can take a child from any background to a lifetime of creativity and accomplishment.” IfsChildrenCreativitySawsTeacherTeachingLifetimeBackgroundsAccomplishmentTortureSparksIgniteSense Of AccomplishmentEducating Others Author:Paul Wellstone
“Creativity is the key to success in the future, and primary education is where teachers can bring creativity in children at that level.” ChildrenLevelsCreativityTeacherKeysPrimariesKey To SuccessPrimary Education Author:Abdul Kalam