Does Our Education System Kill Creativity?

A lot of people criticize our education system because they claim that it hasn’t changed enough to adjust itself to current times. The idea of creativity is often the top topic covered in these discussions. What can our school system do to increase creativity in our students? And does the way our school system works destroy students’ creativity?

I don’t believe that education is about memorizing facts and dates like we always do in History lessons. In our education system, we are encouraged to colour pictures in a certain way, and we are also told that being good means sitting quiet and still and listening to the teacher at all times. Also, energetic students are usually punished for misbehaving. These things do not improve creativity, but instead, they suppress it. However, things can change in order for the education system to improve students’ creativity. For example, schools can include a wider range of subjects in their curriculum. Giving students a choice – such as between music and pottery for art – is another way to boost students’ interest and creativity. Changing the way traditional subjects are taught is another good idea. For instance, instead of memorizing dates in History class, students can act out certain historical events so that they feel connected to what they are learning.

In conclusion, I don’t think our school system is actively trying to destroy creativity in students. The problem is that our schools favour the skill of critical thinking over creativity. To solve this problem, it is recommended that we first consider defining creativity. Then, we can broaden the curriculum to include more creative subjects. In this way, students who gravitate towards being creative will find joy and purpose in their attendance.