Alternative Theories, Pedagogy and Education for Fostering Creativity in a Diverse Global World

Abstract

Fostering creativity and social responsibility in children and youth are essential for more effec-tively addressing society's most pressing problems. This article proposes alternative pedagogy and methods for fostering creativity and enhancing teaching and learning for creativity. It empha-sizes the importance of connecting the goals of teaching creative education to the broader goal of education for social and global responsibility. Two schools attempting to implement the latter are described.