Проблема виховання творчості в контексті міжнародної освіти

Abstract

Considered in the article is the concept of creativity in relation to the emerging need to incorporate its teaching and development in the school and university curriculum on a global scale. According to international research, modern education should center on enhancing creativity, as it is valuable for preparing new generations for rapidly changing global environment. Reviewed is a psychological perspective on the problem of defining and describing the construct of creativity and applying it in educational context. Specifically, researchers conceptualize it as a complex, multi-faceted phenomenon that contributes to a person’s efficient performance in any activity. It allows one to see ordinary things from an unusual angle, critically assess situations, and generate novel ideas and unexpected solutions to existing problems. A creative personality is characterized by openness to new, diverse experiences, flexible mind, effective motivation, and enhanced capacity for continual learning throughout entire life. It is hard to overstate the enumerated qualities and competencies in relation to successful functioning in the world of opening horizons and arising possibilities. To become an accomplished, efficient professional, an individual has to be ready to constantly improve and produce innovative outcomes in his/her field. Creativity-centered education can supply young people with necessary tools, which would enable them to implement change and make a difference. Hopefully, theorists in the sphere of creativity research have provided evidence to the important statement about the possibility of the development of creativity in students through purposeful instruction. In particular, systematic practicing should focus on the development of such components of creative ability as originality, flexibility, fluency, elaboration, all types of intelligence, and efficient problem solving. Discussed are the controversies and challenges associated with teaching creativity in practical settings.