The Creativity-Fostering School as a Duty and Challenge of the Present Day
The Creativity-Fostering School as a Duty and Challenge of the Present Day

Summary/Abstract: The article outlines in a synthetic way the idea of the creative school. Its understanding is presented in the context of some of the pedagogical concepts from the 1930s as well as contemporary approaches in Polish and world pedagogy. The features of a school supporting the creativity of students and teachers are highlighted. The concept of building a culture of creativity in school is presented, included in a discussion of the philosophy of change and development of the school as a learning organization. The dialogical nature of activities undertaken in the educational environment by ethically engaged participants of educational processes is emphasized as well as the role of the teacher as an authorized creator of the culture of creativity, who reflects on his/her professional activity, perceives the school as a place for students’ development and realization of their own potential, and appreciates the thinking and creative actions of students and colleagues. The article also indicates the specific features of a culture conducive to creativity in school, enabling the learning of creativity and creative learning, as well as shaping creative life orientations of students and teachers.

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