Creative Approaches to Improving Participation

<p>Introducing creativity to the classroom is a concern for teachers governments and future employers around the world and there has been a drive to make experiences at school more exciting relevant challenging and dynamic for all young people ensuring they leave education able to contribute to the global creative economy.</p><p><em>Creative Approaches to Improving Participation</em> examines ways in which young people have been given a creative voice in the classroom and have actively participated in their own learning transforming classrooms curricula assessment structures and teaching practices. Promoting reflection on current 'student-teacher-school' relationships the contributions within this book illustrate how the active engagement of students can lead to greater motivation self-reliance and risk-taking skills essential for a successful post-school career. Through an exploration of students' current inclusion in school life this book provides: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>a study of key issues and debates surrounding student participation</li> <li>ideas for increasing student participation and 'personalised learning'</li> <li>case studies from a range of creative learning projects with analysis of their achievements</li> <li>guidance on the creation of active pedagogies</li> <li>practical suggestions for reflective practice.</li> </ul><p>A practical accessible guide to creatively increasing students' participation this book is valuable reading for all practising and trainee teachers school managers and school leaders working with young people in education.</p>