It said that teachers are concerned that they are being forced to teach to the test, which dulls a creative approach, and that the current curriculum does nothing to help creativity flourish.
The study – entitled Building the Future: Creativity and playful learning in the classroom – also found that communication, problem-solving and critical-thinking are the most important skills that schools should develop in students, and a more creative, hands-on approach was needed to inspire up-take of STEM subjects, and develop skills relevant for the future.
The pilot study of 105 UK teachers, headteachers and heads of department, carried out by LEGO, said that a hands-on, creative approach tended to boost student engagement, improved outcomes and helped to prepare pupils for the future workplace. Teachers participating also agreed that skills are important to all subjects, but in particular maths, science, ICT and design and technology.
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