On the Relationships between Creative Learning, Creative Teaching, and Roles of Creative Teachers

Abstract

This chapter aimed to discuss the relationships between creative teaching, creative learning and the role played by creative teachers in the contexts of students' creativity development. Firstly, this chapter analyzed the characteristics of creative teaching and creative learning. The history of the research on creative teaching and learning since the first half of 20th century was briefly introduced. Secondly, the authors discussed the nature of creative teaching, the features of creative teachers compared to non-creative teachers, the environment for the development of creative teachers and the measures that should be taken to promote the growth of creative teachers. Accordingly, this chapter contributes to development of creativity in higher education both theoretically and practically in the future.

From teachers to students creativity? the mediating role of entrepreneurial education

“…As a primary figure in the classroom, teachers need to have creativity and innovation in their learning and delivering their materials. According to Gu (2017); Selkrig and Keamy (2017) noted that creative teachers have various solutions in dealing with classroom problems and promoting students' success in achieving educational goals.…”