creatris
Creatris
Leonardo da Vinci Partnerships 2008-2010
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Summary
Three organizations from DE, IT, CZ participate in the LdV partnership CREATRIS. The project focuses on the issue of creativity in learning and teaching in VET institutions. So far little has been done in continuing VET to foster creative thinking. Often, creativity techniques are extras in curriculum although research proves that creativity is a general function of education. Therefore this project looks at how continuing VET can promote students’ creativity. Since the issue of creativity concerns the whole of education, the project looks at the shaping of the curriculum, methods of teaching, ethos, and the relationship between tutors and learners, as well as the needs of the community.
The project aims at the identification of approaches to treat the issue of creativity across continuing VET curricula by exploring best practice examples. The survey among principals, tutors and students of VET institutions, the reports of study visits and practice examples in the participating countries will deliver a solid ground for successful ways to foster creativity in continuing VET.
The main outcome of the project will be the handbook “Creativity across VET” including results of survey and study visits as well as best practice examples and ways of their incorporation.
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