Creativity and critical thinking by MT

Critical and creative thinking

michelle_tregon — 2013-08-19 10:42:23 UTC

From the Australian Curriculum - introduction and rationale behind inclusion as one of the general capabilities embedded within all key learning areas.

Critical thinking explained

michelle_tregon — 2013-08-19 11:15:01 UTC

Barriers to creativity

michelle_tregon — 2013-08-19 11:44:51 UTC

The educator

michelle_tregon — 2013-08-19 12:04:41 UTC

Sir Ken Robinson on creativity

NSW math syllabus

michelle_tregon — 2013-08-19 12:08:37 UTC

Rationale

Revised Bloom's taxonomy

michelle_tregon — 2013-08-19 13:21:37 UTC

Observable behaviours I may see

What is creativity?

michelle_tregon — 2013-08-19 13:33:48 UTC

NSW English syllabus

michelle_tregon — 2013-08-19 22:54:02 UTC

Rationale

michelle_tregon — 2013-08-20 13:31:04 UTC

michelle_tregon — 2013-08-20 13:33:08 UTC

Your challenge!

michelle_tregon — 2013-08-20 21:54:58 UTC

Your challenge and success criteria

michelle_tregon — 2013-08-20 21:58:58 UTC

The challenge: Can you create a text that will promote the importance of developing and enhancing skills in critical and creative thinking in literacy and numeracy?

Success Criteria:

• I can synthesise information about critical and creative thinking and reinterpret ideas to create a personal response

• I can make choices about the type and form of a text to suit purpose and audience

• I can explain why critical and creative thinking are important in numeracy and literacy

Link to the Melbourne Declaration

michelle_tregon — 2013-08-20 22:07:02 UTC

Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young has two broad goals:

Goal 1: Australian schooling promotes equity and excellence

Goal 2: All young Australians become successful learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens.