Why teach creatively?

“Why don’t we get the best out of people? Sir Ken Robinson argues that it’s because we’ve been educated to become good workers, rather than creative thinkers” Watch the video below to find out more…

What is this to do with BLP?
By encouraging pupils to think creatively; design things, discuss them, analyse them, create them… we are facilitating their access to higher order thinking skills.

Blooms Taxonomy
Blooms Taxonomy

What are successful learners?
Successful learners are
-emotionally engaged
-use a wide range of skills
-engage socially
-take strategic responsibility

How can YOU encourage these skills in the classroom? Read the next post BLP in the classroom, to find out…

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