Creativity is a multidimensional phenomenon that
manifests itself in many fields and contexts, from arts and crafts to design,
science, research and entrepreneurship. It is regarded as a cognitive ability,
but – though intelligence favours creative potential – it is not the same as
'intelligence'. It involves the ability to synthesize and combine data and
information, but also requires confidence to take risks. Creativity and
innovation are closely related but different since innovation is using
creativity – turning creative ideas into use as products or as active
practices. All children are creative and in some sense also gifted. Indeed,
creativity is one of the basic characteristics of being human. Yet creativity
can be supported, encouraged and cultivated – as well as weakened, suffocated,
even killed. (Source: LIFELONG LEARNING
FOR CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION: A Background Paper of Slovenian EU Presidency,
February 2008)
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