The Creative Classroom presents an original, compelling vision of schools where teaching and learning are centered on creativity. Drawing on the latest research as well as his studies of jazz and improvised theater, Sawyer describes curricula and classroom practices that will help educators get started with a new style of teaching, guided improvisation, where students are given freedom to explore within structures provided by the teacher. Readers will learn how to improve learning outcomes in all subjectsâfrom science and math to history and language artsâby helping students master content-area standards at the same time as they increase their creative potential. This book shows how teachers and school leaders can work together to overcome all-too-common barriers to creative teachingâleadership, structure, and cultureâand collaborate to transform schools into creative organizations.âThis work will make it easier for educators to harness and develop the creative potential of the people around themâyoung or old.â
âMihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Claremont Graduate University
âThis guide is important for all educators that are seeking to be in sync with the changing demands of the 21st century.â
âKylie Peppler, Indiana University Bloomington
âKeith Sawyer has written a wise and judicious book that will challenge and inspire teachers at all levels and in all disciplines.â
âEllen Winner, Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education
âKeith Sawyer is a field leader in studies of creativity and education and he does not disappoint with this text. If teachers take one thing from this book, itâs to say âYes!â to kidsâ voices.â
âErica Halverson, University of WisconsinâMadison