Examining the Role of Imagination and Creativity in Learning

A Critical Discussion of Creativity, Imagination, and Learning Based on the Literature

Critically examine the role of imagination in creativity, and of creativity in learning. Consider how this understanding might be developed in the context of your classroom practice or in your understanding of how educators need to embed creativity into their practice. 
1.Introduction (+/- 500 )
Outline your current role in the school, the school priorities related to the issue of creativity. 
Describe why creativity might be contentious/ problematic in education

Alternatively:
Outline your currently role and your interest in education, education policy and how creativity is positioned in the education landscape, and how it is an integral part of learning. 

2.A critical discussion of creativity, imagination and learning based on the literature (+/- 1500-1750)

Define terms and make the link between creativity and Imagination. Use a range of ideas from the literature. 
Explain how learning and creativity may be associated. Draw on overarching ideas about Education, its aims and on Learning Theories where needed. Analyse some similarities and differences. Discuss Big C and Little c of creativity and the idea of implementing creativity in schools or education contexts to enhance learning opportunities. Draw on the literature. 

Take a position on which one you favour and consider how they relate to promoting creativity and imagination. 

Outline Egan’s types of understanding and his concept of cognitive tools to support creativity in the classroom or education contexts you are learning about. How does it relate to a learning environment?

Learning outcome covered:
One.    demonstrate a systematic  understanding   of knowledge  and a critical awareness of issues relating to creativity.
Four.    critically evaluate current research in creativity.
Ten    an ability to communicate conclusions clearly to a wide range of audiences and for different purposes

3.Promoting imagination in the classroom  (+/- 1250-1500)

Use Egan’s cognitive tools to promote imagination in one area of understanding considering how you will use creativity to develop learning through your own reflections and considerations, or by exploring a series of lessons. Explain your choice and how you will use this in your education context or future education contexts. Outline what was done, use images, interviews, observations where appropriate. Critically analyse and evaluate how effective the cognitive tools can be utilised to support the learning and teaching. 

Learning outcome covered:
Five.    demonstrate originality in the interpretation and application of knowledge and research in the area creativity.
Six.         deal with complex professional issues systematically and creatively
Seven.    use research to inform the development of practice 
Eight.    demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems 
Ten    an ability to communicate conclusions clearly to a wide range of audiences and for different purposes

4.An outline of how you will explore creativity to enhance learning in future (+/- 750-1000)
NB: If word count is an issue you may want to leave this section – all the learning outcomes are covered elsewhere.

Consider your findings based on your reading, analysis and evaluations, and outline how you will embed creativity in future to enhance learning in future for learners. Develop a short and mid-term, mapping your future practice on in how you will develop future teaching and learning practices by embedding creativity, imagination and using the literature you explored in this module as well as your own reading beyond the reading list with the focus in mind.
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Learning outcome covered:
Five.    demonstrate originality in the interpretation and application of knowledge and research in the area creativity.
Six.         deal with complex professional issues systematically and creatively
Seven.    use research to inform the development of practice 
Eight.    demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems 
Ten    an ability to communicate conclusions clearly to a wide range of audiences and for different purposes