Reflection

With regards to the best type of education a teacher can offer, from my research on the enquiring mind and different approaches, I strongly believe that a creative approach to learning across the curriculum can prove to be highly beneficial in all areas. Creativity is at the centre of inquiry. If children are provided with the opportunity for new experiences and to build on self-esteem through these experiences, they can gain the confidence to take control of their learning and develop the independence and confidence to advance their own knowledge, taking risks and questioning their learning. If education was simply focused on the passing of tests or exams, would children be physically and mentally prepared for when they are out in the world?  Scientific enquiry provides a good basis for the early years to understand the process of having a question and going through the stages to get an end result but where are the first hand experiences? Through a creative approach children can benefit from experiences that can help them to understand what way of learning is best for them to succeed, not only in learning but in life.