Creativity and Education in China
Author | : Carol A. Mullen |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 197 |
Release | : 2017-03-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317353348 |
ISBN-13 | : 131735334X |
Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Download or read book Creativity and Education in China written by Carol A. Mullen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published with Kappa Delta Pi, Creativity and Education in China takes readers on a journey through research-supported ideas and practical examples of creative and innovative schooling within a changing regime. Analyzing the consequences of exam-centric accountability on the creative and critical capacities of Chinese students, author Carol A. Mullen’s dynamic portrait of a country serves as both a cautionary tale and an inspiring example to emulate. Examining creative endeavors and breakthroughs within a competitive, globalized educational landscape, the chapters are organized around environmental and global issues impacting education, expressions of creativity within pre-K–12 schools in China, and creative innovation in higher education learning environments. Presenting captivating cases from the field, the book offers novel approaches to fostering creativity as a natural, integrated part of high-stakes education systems in Eastern and Western cultures alike.