Open AccessThe Modalities to Develop an Educational System of Discovery, Innovation and Creativity
Author(s) -
Ronald Preston Phipps
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
tattva journal of philosophy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0975-332X
DOI - 10.12726/tjp.8.3
Subject(s) - creativity , curiosity , civilization , emperor , modalities , discovery learning , psychology , sociology , pedagogy , mathematics education , political science , social science , social psychology , history , ancient history , law
The world community, including both advanced and developing countries, modern and ancient cultures, are suffering from a crisis of test orientated, sterile education. During recent decades education theory has been preoccupied with modes of evaluation of students and teachers and has neglected the more central need for modalities that foster creativity, discovery and innovation in students. The role of curiosity and creativity are described as the Empress and Emperor in the Kingdom of Education. This paper holds that the seeds of research have to be planted during the Springtime of children's lives. The Essential role of reflection, collaborative research and collaborative learning through small and large group research, reflecting the initiative and interests of the students themselves, is asserted. The crucial attributes that must be cultivated in students are described, keeping in view the aim of education, namely, to foster the discovery, innovation and creativity that allow the creative advance of civilization.