Being creative is incredibly important!

Being creative is very important for students. When you are creative, you can solve problems in new ways. This helps you in school and in life. Creative students also enjoy learning more because they can use their imagination.

Why Creativity is Challenging for Japanese Students

In Japan, many students find it hard to be creative. This is because the education system often focuses on memorizing facts and following rules. However, creativity is still very important. It helps students think for themselves and come up with new ideas.

Teachers are the key!

Teachers can encourage creativity by letting students ask questions and explore different solutions. For example, instead of just giving students problems to solve, teachers can ask them to come up with their own questions or create projects that interest them. This makes learning more fun and helps students become better thinkers. It also prepares them for the future, where they will need to think creatively to solve real-world problems.

Reference Materials for further study:

1. Robinson, K. (2006). “Do Schools Kill Creativity?” TED Talk.
2. Sternberg, R. J. (2006). “The Nature of Creativity.” Creativity Research Journal.
3. Runco, M. A. (2004). “Creativity.” Annual Review of Psychology.