Creativity - the Big C & the Small c.
Aug 05, 2026
Many people think of creativity as being brilliant or innovative in the arts or sciences, or even just pursuing these disciplines as hobbies - these are what academics call the Big C Creativity.
They argue that creativity, the small c type, is what helps us solve everyday problems, consider options and make decisions. In fact, it's this type of creativity that has allowed humans to flourish over thousands of years. It can be fostered through our education system and beyond into the workplace.
They also argue that in training, teachers can be taught to ask particular types of questions to encourage creativity across the curriculum - to help students think creatively.
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