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What makes a creative teacher? Three elements

What makes a creative teacher? Three elements

Sal McKeown welcomes a booklet on creativity from Future Creative
Creative Teaching for Tomorrow: Fostering a Creative State of Mind is a very attractive booklet which gives a good overview of the current thinking and research.

The overall findings in this research, conducted for Creative Partnerships Kent by Future Creative in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University, are that there are three key elements which define the creative teacher. The individual teacher’s personal qualities are crucial. They need to possess curiosity and a desire to learn, a sense of humour and enthusiasm. They should have a "secure knowledge base" and understand children’s needs and interests.

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The worth of free – 'Amazing Web 2.0 Projects'

The worth of free – 'Amazing Web 2.0 Projects'

Jack Kenny reviews The Amazing Web 2.0 Projects Book by Terry Freedman

Terry Freedman, who has compiled and edited this ebook is a very special person and his book is very importa...

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'Probably the best introduction to ICT in learning'

'Probably the best introduction to ICT in learning'

By Jack Kenny

I always turn to the end of a review to read the conclusion first. I will save you the trouble: this book is very good and is well worth acquiring. Now I'll tell ...

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Crucial questions on the road to innovation

Crucial questions on the road to innovation

John Galloway gets the message that "policy and research rarely agree"

Like all Futurelab's handbooks, Curriculum and teaching innovation: Transforming classroom practice and per...

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California going digital for text book savings?

California going digital for text book savings?

California’s governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (left) is planning to take the weight off the shoulders of the state’s high school pupils. He wants to terminate heavy and expensiv...

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