Creativity and Curiosity: My Thoughts - Special Post #12A.

1. Do schools in the United States systematically destroy (or inhibit) the development of curiosity and/or creativity in students? If yes, why does that happen? If no, how do you counter the argument of Sir Ken Robinson that schools do undermine the development of creativity in students?
Yes, Because students are taught to go to school for twelve years and then pass the standardize tests that are drilled into them for an entire year. If we keep on with this process we give the students no room to explore are to think because everything is done for them.

2. Can a curriculum be developed that increases the curiosity of students? If so, what would be the key components of such a curriculum?
Yes I think that a curriculum can be developed to increase the curiosity of students. The key component will be teachers that enjoy teaching and keep the students engaged.

3. Can a curriculum be developed that increases the creativity of students? If so, what would be the key components of such a curriculum?Yes, Once teachers start working to their full potential they will find was to incorporate activities that will increase students creativity.  

4. Can a teacher's actions increase the curiosity of students? If so, what would be those actions?
 Yes, I understand that a teacher can only do so much, but you have to get to know your students and find way to keep them searching for more.

5. Can a teacher's actions increase the creativity of students? If so, what would be those actions? Yes, talking to teachers today most of them are afraid of using the new smart boards are to even introduce their students to blogging.

6. What would help you become more creative? What role would teachers and/or schools have in that process? Assignments that are centered around my major. Challenge me, I never blogged before I enrolled into edm310, this class has challenged me in some many ways.

7. What would help you become more curious? What role would teachers and/or schools have in that process? Being able to explore new things. Introducing something new in class, like blogging.