Challenges of creativity education in the age of digital transformation through the lens of public high school principals and teachers in Egypt

AbstractIn today's tech-driven society, characterized by the rise of digital transformation, it is crucial to prepare students for the constant changes and unforeseen challenges they may encounter. Recognizing the significance of creativity in this context, educators have increasingly emphasize...

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Main Authors: Moussa Kenawy, Samir Elkhweet, Howida Elatrebi, Fayrouz Elwakil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tanta University, Faculty of Education 2024-01-01
Series:International Journal of Instructional Technology and Educational Studies
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Online Access:https://ijites.journals.ekb.eg/article_405421_7deb6cb4515bce7f27835b54e25d1ff4.pdf
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Summary:AbstractIn today's tech-driven society, characterized by the rise of digital transformation, it is crucial to prepare students for the constant changes and unforeseen challenges they may encounter. Recognizing the significance of creativity in this context, educators have increasingly emphasized its integration into the classroom and school curriculum. The proliferation of digital tools has heightened educators' awareness of the necessity of enhancing creativity. Spurred by the sounds of educators, this study aims to investigate the challenges that impede creativity education as a pedagogical technique, exploring the impacts of digital transformation on students' skills. For this purpose, data were collected through a survey design from 300 educators in public high schools. Participants' responses regarding the challenges and barriers of creativity education revealed certain issues such as assessment barriers, a lack of emphasis on fostering a creative culture within schools, a deficiency in material resources essential for adapting to digital transformation, and a lack of professional development programs for a digital environment conducive to creativity. The current research deepens our understanding of the deeply rooted barriers that hinder the processes of energizing student creativity. This study also sheds light on valuable insights that can direct future strategies in the realm of creativity education.
ISSN:2682-3918
2682-3926