59. Analytical essay : ‘School Kills Creativity'

 “I believe that we don't grow into creativity, we grow out of it. Or rather, we get educated out of it.”

                                                                                     -Sir Ken Robinson

 In a world that increasingly values innovation and originality, the assertion that 'School Kills Creativity' reverberates with a poignant truth. As students march through the corridors of conventional education, there is a growing concern that the very system designed to impart knowledge may be choking the flames of creativity. Exploring this paradox requires dissecting the mechanisms of our educational institutions and questioning whether they are the breeding grounds for creative minds or inadvertent stiflers of imagination.

 Schools frequently prioritise measurable outcomes over nurturing individual creativity. The traditional classroom structure tends to prioritise certain subjects over others, often sidelining the arts and creative disciplines. The relentless focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) can lead to a narrow definition of success, disregarding the diverse talents and skills that contribute to a well-rounded, creative individual. In doing so, schools may diminish the importance of creativity in the overall development of students.

 Sir Ken Robinson claims for a reformation of the current creativity retarding world wide education system. His point of departure is that children are born with huge talents, wasted by the current education system. While children are not afraid of being wrong, school and the ecological system eliminate this attitude. Robinson thinks that this, making mistakes, is the only way to develop new ideas, although getting on in life means not making mistakes. The education system has clearly hindered the development of creativity in today's society by stunting children's willingness to make and learn from their mistakes. Another factor contributing to this observable hindrance of creativity is the one-size-fits-all approach to education. Students have different learning styles, and some may excel in non-traditional approaches.

 In dismantling the barriers that threaten to suppress creativity, we find the seeds of transformation. Embracing creative subjects, fostering flexibility, and championing individualised learning, we can forge a path towards an educational landscape where imagination thrives. As the final curtain falls on this analytical exploration, the spotlight remains on the urgent need for an educational metamorphosis- one that cherishes knowledge and fosters creativity, preparing students not just for exams but for a world hungry for original thought and imaginative solutions.

 -Submitted  by  Shaima Allipra