Evidence

This is the place to explore the latest in research-based evidence that can help you grow as a creative leader. Get stuck in and read, listen and reflect on recently published papers and articles, in addition to research developed by school leaders in our community.

Attached to each article, you will find a useful summary and suggestions for putting the research into practice, along with a question or two to help extract the learning.

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Creativity across the curriculum

Researchers at the Center for Curriculum Redesign argue that the key to embedding creativity in schools is being intentional and systematic

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Leadership to support teaching for creativity

A literature review by Annessia Bullard and Kadir Bahar of the common barriers felt by teachers has some potential lessons for school leaders

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School Does Not Kill Creativity

Karwowski, M. (2022). School Does Not Kill Creativity. European Psychologist, 27(3), 263–275. Read the whole article here

Well-known creativity researcher Professor Maciej Karwowski argues that, contrary to Sir Ken Robinson’s assertions, schools do not kill creativity.

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Leading change for creativity in schools: mobilizing creative risk-taking and productive failure

In a small-scale study of one school leader, Edwin Creely and colleagues explore the challenges of risk-taking and productive failure in leading for creativity.

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Creative Thinking in Schools: A leadership playbook

Creative Thinking in Schools: A leadership playbook has been devised by an internationally renowned team of thought-leaders, researchers and facilitators. The playbook is a practical guide drawing together a deep understanding about school and system change with experience of cultivating creative thinking and promoting creative learning habits in schools.

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